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 Timor-Leste has been calm, but the
situation in Viqueque remains tense.
Today in Dili, UNPol attended three incidents. None of the
incidents were major. They included a rock fight between two groups in Kampung
Tuti. The fighting stopped upon the arrival of the police, who then mediated in
a dialogue between the leaders of the two groups.
A demonstration involving approximately 100 people also took
place beside the Government Palace today. The crowd was demonstrating against
the cutting of trees along the side of the road that leads by the Palace. The
demonstration remained peaceful.
Yesterday in Dili, police made five arrests: three for rock
throwing in Kampung Tuti and Comoro, one for assault in Kampung Tuti, and one
person was arrested for being drunk and disorderly in Pantai Kelapa.
Yesterday in Viqueque, police received a report of
unidentified assailants setting two houses on fire the previous evening in the
Liacidi area. A patrol team was sent to investigate. There are no reports of any
injuries, and the motives behind the attack are not yet known
In Uaniuma village in Los Palos yesterday, rocks were thrown
in at houses in Matu Pinto. Police arrived on the scene and discovered that the
damage to the properties was not serious and that there were no injuries.
United Nations police officers in conjunction with the PNTL
and the International Stabilisation Force remain fully deployed to respond to
any disturbances that may emerge.
The Police advise to avoid traveling during the night to the
most affected areas. Please report any suspicious activities. You can call 112 or 7230365 to contact the
police 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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