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.

Thursday, 28 November 2013

UNPol in East Timor Security Briefing 12 July 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 Dili and across the country today has been calm. There were however sporadic disturbances in Dili last night.

Yesterday at around 2140hrs, a group of people burnt tires and threw rocks on the road to Mascarenhas near the UN Obrigado Barracks compound. UNPol and Formed Police Units responded, and the group dispersed, only to reform in Vila Verde near the cathedral at 2240hrs. Here they threw rocks at houses, until dispersed by Formed Police Units, who fired three warning shots. There are no reports of any injuries, but a UN Police car was damaged by rocks approximately one hour later in Vila Verde. One person was arrested.

Today in Dili, UNPol conducted a total of 43 patrols and were required to attend three incidents. None were serious. They included two traffic accidents and a minor public disagreement.

There are no reports of any serious security incidents taking place in the districts yesterday.

The UNPol Election Security Plan is currently in Phase Four, the post-polling phase. UNPol, PNTL and Formed Police Units remain deployed and are on stand-by for any post-polling clashes or victory processions. The International Stabilization Forces are also on stand-by, ready to be deployed on request.

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.

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