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.

Wednesday, 27 November 2013

UNPol in East Timor Security Briefing 21 March 2007



The situation in Dili remains calm, although there was some fighting in the Don Bosco area of Kampung Baru yesterday.

Today, UNPOL attended to a total of eight incidents. Early this morning, the body of an elderly lady was discovered near Behau beach. No foul play is suspected. Later, at 1008hrs, UNPOL and ISF forces attended to reports of a house on fire in Tasi Tolu, and brought the fire under control before the arrival of the Bombeiros. One person suffered major injuries and three people minor injuries in the blaze. All four were taken to Dili hospital. The fire is thought to have been caused accidentally.

Yesterday afternoon, UNPOL responded to a report that two groups were fighting in the Don Bosco area of Kampung Baru. Upon arrival, the Portuguese formed police unit discovered that two houses and a shed were on fire. They dispersed the fighting groups and activated the Bombeiros, who extinguished the fires. There are no reports of any injuries as a result of the fight or the fires, and one person was arrested.

Separately, at approximately 1514hrs, UNPOL received reports of a robbery of electronics equipment from a shop in Colmera. They arrived in the scene and later arrested one suspect, who has since been charged with robbery.

The National Investigation Unit has obtained four witness statements in the case of a man killed in Vila Verde last October. The statements and case-related information will shortly be submitted to the Prosecutor. In addition, the Major Crime Investigation Unit has initiated a new inquiry into to the theft of rice.

Outside of Dili, nine suspects were arrested in Baucau in relation to reports of fighting on 19 March. In Maliana, a 14-year-old missing girl was found by UNPOL. She was safe and in good health.

The Police advise that you should avoid traveling during the night to the most affected areas. Contact the police if you see anything suspicious or any kind of problems, and avoid remaining near any 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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