The security situation in Dili and across the country over the week has remained relatively calm with low level disturbances occurring at irregular intervals in Dili and the districts. The overall situation nationwide is expected to remain calm over the next 24 hours.
Over the past week, there have been a total of 40 incidents with an average of six incidents per day. This compares with 36 incidents last week and 65 incidents during this time last year. The majority of incidents in the capital involved traffic accidents, sporadic fighting and petty burglaries.
These statistics indicate a noticeable improvement in the security situation. Within this context, the United Nations Police (UNPol) will be progressively transferring authority to the PNTL in three police posts in Dili, including Bairo Pite, Bidau and Mercado Lama. This will provide greater operational space and opportunity for the PNTL to operate more independently. The three posts will be largely staffed by PNTL officers with supervision from UNPol.
The progressive transfer of authority will be based on four criteria:
1. The posts must be managed by fully certified PNTL officers
2. There must be adequate logistic support given to PNTL
3. Essential cooperative assistance between the PNTL and FFDTL must exist
4. There must be a demonstrated public confidence in the PNTL
UNPol will be watching the posts over the next couple of months to ensure that the four criteria are being met. The experience learned from this will be the basis of greater responsibility being handed to the PNTL over the coming months in other districts.
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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