Today, the situation across the country has been calm.
Yesterday, a number of election-related incidents took place in and outside of
Dili.
UNPol attended eight incidents today, none were serious.
Around midday, UNPol responded to reports of a roadblock on the road to
Metinaro. However, no road block was found.
With four different Presidential candidates campaigning in
Dili yesterday, confrontations were reported in Balide Church, Fatuhada,
Kampung Alor, Caicoli, Colmera, Airport Roundabout and Obridgado Barracks.
Eight people were injured in these incidents. UNPol along with Formed Police
Units and the International Stabilisation Force worked hard to prevent the
situation from escalating. After 2300hrs, the situation remained calm.
Yesterday evening in Ermera, supporters of one presidential
candidate attacked supporters of another as their convoy arrived in Gleno. Rock
fighting ensued, but UNPol and the ISF managed to restore order to the area.
Five people injured by steel darts were transported to Dili hospital.
Separately, at about 1930hrs in Metinaro, a convoy of
supporters was similarly attacked by rival supporters. 15 people were allegedly
injured in the ensuing fighting, and four trucks were damaged. At 2230, UNPol
then negotiated the release of eight vehicles through road blocks. Finally, a
Portuguese Formed Police Unit escorted the entire convoy through Metinaro at
about 2310. One vehicle in the convoy was damaged by rock throwing, as were two
UN vehicles in a separate incident.
The Elections Security Plan is currently in phase two, which
covers the campaign period. As part of phase three, which covers Election Day 9
April, UNPol and PNTL will be deployed at every polling centre and mobile
patrols will be monitoring the surrounding areas. Formed Police Units covering
ten polling centers per Unit will be able to arrive at speed in case of an
emergency. These measures are in place to ensure that all Timorese can vote
without fear of violence or intimidation.
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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