UNPol in East Timor Security Briefing 13 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 in Dili has been calm, although there have been localized disturbances in Fatuhada and Bairo Pite.

Today in Dili, UNPol conducted 41 patrols and were required to attend to eight incidents. These included a fight in Fatuhada between rival groups at around 0940hrs. The groups dispersed when UNPol arrived. Similarly, UNPol received reports of rock-throwing in Bairo Pite at around 1020hrs. These groups also dispersed with the arrival of UNPol.

Separately, at 1030hrs at Bebora warehouse number one, a World Food Programme (WFP) employee got stuck between a metal container and a truck that was allegedly reversing. The injured person was taken to the United Nations clinic by WFP staff.

Yesterday in Dili, at about 2215hrs, UNPol and a Formed Police Unit responded to reports of a fight in Fatuhada in front of Landmark Supermarket. Two people were arrested, and one UNPol vehicle was damaged by rock-throwing.

Also yesterday, UNPol reported providing security to eight political rallies in the districts of Aileu, Ainaro, Baucau and Manufahi. There were no reports of any incidents related to these campaigns. There was, however, an incident one day previously in Ermera, when supporters of one party were attacked by 30 unknown assailants after a rally. Two people received minor injuries, and UNPol / PNTL are investigating.

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