UNPol in East Timor Security Briefing 25 November 2006

This is a broadcast of the UN Police in Timor-Leste to provide you with information about the security situation around the country Saturday, November 25th– PM

Yesterday afternoon, a rock throwing incident was reported in the neighborhood of Obrigado IDP camp. The UNPol attended and took knowledge that the responsible group of youths had displaced at their arrival.

Two large groups in a strained situation in Comoro’s bridge vicinity were sighted by UNPol. The Malaysian FPU prevented confrontation and granted the security in the area. Five gunshots were reported last night in Bairro Grilos. The UNpol is investigating the case.

During today’s afternoon there were reports of illegal check points in Vila Verde and in Beccora. Also in Beccora, during the Peace Procession March, participating youths threw rocks at several UNPol members, who were walking along the march.

As of this security update, the outlying Districts remain calm.

Today, UNPol did their first deployment outside Dili. The first three UNPol officers were deployed to Oecussi, where both the Acting SRSG, Mr.Finn Reske-Nielsen, and the Acting Police Commissioner, Mr. Antero Lopes, had the chance to explain the role of UNPol in Timor-Leste, and the expectations for their presence. Apart from logistics difficulties, the Police Commissioner was very proud to see that PNTL are working very well both in the sub-districts stations as in the Border Patrol Unit.

Please help to make your community a safer place to live and enjoy. Report all incidents and suspicious acts to UNPol. Remember to make it clear to police operator where, when, how, who, and what is taking place. UNPol can be contacted 24 hours, seven days week at 7230365.

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