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 26 April 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 most of Dili has been relatively calm, although Bairo Pite and Surik Mas remain volatile.

Today in Dili, UNPol conducted a total of 34 patrols and were required to attend only five incidents. In one, UNPol responded to reports of local men harassing students at the pre-secondary school of Fatumeta. UNPol made seven arrests and recovered one makeshift pistol. UNPol were also called to Surik Mas, where some young males had caused minor damage to a house. Separately, and abandoned house was set on fire in the area. The investigation into both is ongoing.

In the districts yesterday, there were reports of young men in martial arts clothing were causing disturbances in the College Church area of Bobonaro. UNPol and PNTL repeatedly patrolled the area, but found no evidence of the men. Similarly, in Manufahi, UNPol received reports of an illegal roadblock at Datina. Nevertheless, no road blocks were discovered upon arrival.

Across the country, the two remaining Presidential candidates are continuing their campaigns for the second round of elections. So far, there have been no serious security incidents linked with the campaigning.

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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