The overall security situation across the country is tense,
but has generally remained calm.
Today in Dili, UNPol conducted 44 patrols and were required
to attend eight incidents. In one of these incidents, a rock was thrown at a UN
vehicle, shattering one of its rear door windows. No-one was injured in the
attack.
Last night in Dili, at approximately 2330 hrs, one UNPol
officer was injured by a dart whilst attending a rock throwing incident in
Bebonuk. The police officer sustained only minor injuries, and UNPol and a
Formed Police Unit (FPU) brought the rock throwing to a halt.
Nine people in total were arrested yesterday in Dili: four
in Comoro for assaulting a PNTL officer, and the remaining five for
identification purposes in relation to drunken behaviour and causing a public
disturbance.
In Covalima yesterday, three deserted houses were burnt to
the ground. There were no injuries, and police are investigating.
In Liquica, two assaults were reported to the police. One
was a drunken attack upon a 17-year-old boy by a 37-year-old man in Ismaik
camp. No serious injuries were inflicted. The other occurred when a PNTL
officer tried to prevent a group of ten people from damaging the house of man
in Kutulau sub-village. The PNTL officer was hit on the head with a rock, and
treated for minor injuries. Police have identified the main suspect in the
assault and are tracking him down.
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 Stabilisation 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.
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