UNPol in East Timor Security Briefing 2 August 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 overall security situation across the country remains volatile.

At 2230 hrs last night, it was reported that 20 people had threatened to burn a house in the Pantai Kelapa neighborhood.  UNPol patrolled the area throughout the night. Later in the evening, at 2310 hrs a report came in involving rock throwing between two groups in Motael.  UNPol was dispatched at the scene and the situation was brought under control.  No injuries were sustained and no arrests were made.

In Lospalos last night, a PNTL vehicle was stoned by unidentified people.  One PNTL officer was slightly injured.

Today, in Dili UNPol conducted 24 patrols.  No serious incidents were reported throughout the day.

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-elections phase. UNPol, PNTL and the Formed Police Units remain deployed and are on stand-by for any post-elections clashes or victory processions. The International Stabilization Forces are also on stand-by, ready to be deployed upon request.

The police would 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. Please report any suspicious activities.  You can call 112 or 7230365 to contact the police 24 hours a day, seven days a week.