UNPol in East Timor Security Briefing 30 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.

Today in Dili district, UNPol were required to attend three incidents, one of which involved a fatal traffic accident.  At about 10 o’clock this morning, a truck fatally collided with a 13 year old pedestrian at Bidau Maseur.  Initial investigations reveal the truck allegedly lost control and hit the victim, killing him instantly.  The body of the victim has been taken to the morgue at the Dili National Hospital.

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.