UNPol in East Timor Security Briefing 26 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 district, UNPol were required to attend three incidents. None were serious.

Yesterday in Dili, several incidents of tyre-burning, fighting and rock-throwing were reported to the Police, but few were confirmed. However, two people were injured in two separate incidents and hospitalized as a result. Police also arrested one man in Fatuhada for rock-throwing.

Last night in Liquica, police were called to a fight between two groups. Four people sustained minor injuries in the fighting. More information on the incident will be released once it is available.

In Aileu, a pistol was discovered close to the house of several UNPol Officers. The weapon has now been seized by police who are looking into the matter.

In Bobonaro, police arrested two youths after they were caught fighting in the market of Cailaco.

In Manufahi, a resident of Manico village awoke early yesterday morning to discover that his traditional house about 50 metres from his main house was on fire. The cause of the fire is nott yet known. UNPol and PNTL are investigating.

UNPol, PNTL and the ISF are working together to provide security to the people of Timor-Leste. 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 Stabilisation Forces are also on stand-by, ready to be deployed on request.

The police would also like to remind the people of Timor-Leste that they require valid driving licenses before they are allowed to drive on the roads. All vehicles should also display valid license plates. These measures are in place to help ensure road safety.

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.