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.

Thursday, 28 November 2013

UNPol in East Timor Security Briefing 24 July 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 security situation across the country has generally been calm. However, the situation in Dili remains tense.

There were fewer disturbances in Dili last night compared to the night before, but police still had to respond to incidents of rock throwing and tyre burning, mostly in the Comoro and Balide areas. After 0130hrs, the situation returned to normal. A total of eight UN vehicles were damaged in the disturbances.

Yesterday, two people were arrested in Becora on charges of causing public disturbances.

Today in Dili district, UNPol were required to attend only three incidents. None were serious; they were a theft, a minor traffic aaccident and a small dispute over rice distribution.

Yesterday in Ermera, a small Christmas hut near the Gleno Market area was burned to the ground at around 2317hrs. Nobody was injured, and one person was arrested on suspicion of causing the fire.

In Baucau, a 10-year-old child who had been missing since 21 July 2007 was found not far from his home in Buruma village. The child claims that he lost his way and is in good health.

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

The police would also 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. Report any suspicious activities and avoid traveling the areas affected by 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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