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 28 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 across the country has generally been calm.

Today in Dili, UNPol were required to attend only two incidents. Both involved rock throwing. Near Bidau bus station, 50-60 youths were attacking passengers on a Baucau-bound bus. Reports suggest that the attack was retaliation for a small incident yesterday. UNPol, a Formed Police Unit and the International Stabilisation Forces responded and quickly brought the situation under control.

The second incident involved two children throwing rocks in Kampung Alor, damaging the glass of a passing car. UNPol arrived and the children ran away.

In Viqueque yesterday, UNPol was deployed to Uatolari sub-district to respond to reports of youths fighting at around 0100hrs. They found two seriously injured people who were then brought to Viqueque for medical treatment. The local UNPol commander is working with PNTL to calm the situation and arrest those suspected of being involved.

Yesterday, UNPol investigators continued their inquiry into allegations of misconduct, including cases in Covalima and Oecusse. After through investigation, the case in Oecusse has been deemed to be baseless, and the situation has returned to normal in Covalima.

The Elections Security Plan will shortly be moving into phase three, which covers Election Day 30 June. UNPol and PNTL will be deployed at every polling centre. Mobile patrols will monitor the surrounding areas and Formed Police Units will be available to rapidly attend any emergencies. These measures are in place to ensure that all Timorese can vote without fear of violence or intimidation.

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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