UNPol in East Timor Security Briefing 27 April 2007

The security situation in Dili and the country as a whole has been calm.

Today in Dili, UNPol had conducted a total of 32 patrols by midday and were required to attend only one incident, a traffic accident.

There were no security incidents reported from the districts. In terms of case follow-up, a man suspected of a murder that took place in January in Ermera was sentenced today to eight years in jail.

Across the country, the two remaining Presidential candidates are continuing their campaigns for the second round of elections. So far, there have been no serious security incidents linked with the campaigning.

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.