UNPol in East Timor Security Briefing 19 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 been relatively calm.

Today in Dili district, UNPol conducted 47 patrols and were required to attend three incidents. The first was a report of a serious disturbance in Comoro market at around 1228hrs. UNPol responded with Formed Police Units and the International Stabilisation Forces (ISF) in support. Upon arrival, police discovered that it was a case of market sellers resisting attempts by Government workers to move some of their stalls that were causing an obstruction on the road. The police negotiated with the market sellers and brought the situation under control.

The second incident was a land dispute between approximately 20 people from two different families in Hudilaran. The situation was brought under control and there were no further problems.

The third incident was a case of domestic violence in Hera, where a husband threw a rock at his wife. UNPol transported the wife to Dili hospital and are conducting a manhunt to find the husband.

Yesterday in Dili, two men were arrested in relation to rock throwing: one in Bidau Santana, and one in Fatuhada.

The situation in the districts is largely reported as quiet. In Baucau district, police traveled to Guru;a village yesterday to fetch

the victim and suspect in an assault case from the 16 June 2007 and bring them before the prosecutor.

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.