The 2006 Crisis

This site was inspired by the events that culminated in the tragic disintegration of the rule of law in 2006. UNPol was remobilised in response to the political violence and social tensions and this is an archive of the regular security reports.

Friday 29 November 2013

UNPol in East Timor Security Briefing 17 September 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 in Timor-Leste has been generally calm, although a man was killed in a domestic dispute in Lautem.

On Sunday, a 30-year-old man was killed when a 45-year-old woman stabbed him through the chest in a domestic argument in Meina village, Lautem. Police have arrested the suspect, who has confessed to committing the crime.

Over the weekend, the PNTL Rapid Intervention Unit (UIR) arrested seven people in Watolari and Viqueque sub-districts in connection with the arson attacks that have taken place in Viqueque district over the last couple of months: three PNTL officers were arrested on Saturday, and a further four people - two PNTL officers and two civilians - were arrrested on Sunday. All seven suspects have been transferred to Baucau where they will face trial.

Earlier today in Dili, UNPol attended seven incidents, and arrested one man in Bidau Santana on a charge of assault.

There were sporadic disturbances in Dili on Sunday, concentrated in the Comoro area. Police arrested six people: two for assault, two for rock throwing, one for illegally blocking the road, and one for identification purposes.

On Sunday in Leorema, sub-district of Liquica, a fight broke out between six men at a community party. One man sustained serious injuries in the fight, and has been transferred to Liquica hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

United Nations police officers in conjunction with the PNTL and the international security forces remain fully deployed to respond to any disturbances that may emerge.

The Police advise to avoid travelling during the night to the most affected areas. Please report any suspicious activities.  You can call 112 or 7230365 to contact the police 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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