UNPol in East Timor Security Briefing 15 June 2007

This is a broadcast of the UN Police in Timor-Leste to provide you with information about the security situation around the country.

The security situation across the country has generally been calm.

However, the body of a woman was discovered in Ermera district.

Today in Dili, UNPol conducted 40 patrols and were required to attend two incidents. Neither was serious.

Yesterday in Ermera, the body of a 50-year-old woman was found 300 metres from here home in Nonovita Village. She had injuries to her forehead and hand. The scene has been secured and UNPol has dispatched investigators to the area. In a separate incident also in Ermera, the house of a woman caught fire early yesterday morning.

No-one was injured, and the cause of the fire is not yet known. UNPol and PNTL are investigating.

UNPol received reports yesterday that a 17-year-old man was found hanged near his school in Beobe, Viqueque. An investigation is already underway - there are no suspects as yet. Also in Viqueque, a stone was fired from a slingshot at a convoy of party supporters travelling from Viqueque to Bauca. One car was hit. No injuries were reported and the damage to the car was minimal.

Campaigning continues across the country. Nine political rallies were scheduled to take place today, and as yet there have been no reports of any associated security incidents.

The Police advise to avoid traveling during the night to the most affected areas. Report any suspicious activities and avoid traveling the areas affected by disturbances. Call 112 or 7230365 to contact the police 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

This has been a daily broadcast of the UN Police in Timor-Leste, for the people of Timor-Leste.