UNPol in East Timor Security Briefing 16 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 across the country has generally been calm.

Today in Dili, UNPol were required to attend three incidents. One of the incidents took place in Audian Road, where approximately 20 youths looted and threw stones at a pharmacy. The youths fled upon the arrival of the police. The owner of the pharmacy received a minor injury to his arm.

UNPol also arrested a man accused of assaulting two construction workers working in Dili hospital. An investigation into the assault and claims that he was trying to extort money from the workers is underway.

Yesterday in Ainaro district, police arrested three people accused of fighting in the market place of Maubisse. The three were said to be drunk at the time. In Ainaro town, PNTL also received a report of domestic violence occurring, and are investigating accordingly.

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.