UNPol in East Timor Security Briefing 17 January 2007

Yesterday, several reports of fighting and rock throwing disrupt Dili city, namely in Colmera, Caicoli, Comoro and Fatuhada. Two people have been arrested for the possession of offensive weapons.

A house was burnt and a person was assaulted yesterday in Samalete Village - Ermera District. The suspects have been identified and investigations are ongoing.

Today a fight in Bairo Pite, involving approximately 50 persons, determined police intervention. One person was arrested for the possession of one machete.

We remind you Police is available to help you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call the police through the toll free number 112 or 7230365.

And don't forget to clarify always the following:

-what (happened, is happening or will happen),

-where (street name or quickly understandable points of reference such as stores, churches, official buildings, etc),

-when (past, on going, today, sometime in the future),

-how (weapons or violence involved),

-who (number of people involved and groups/ suspects names),

Feel comfortable to state your personal identity and address, so that we can follow your case with accuracy. Confidentially is granted.

This has been a daily broadcast of the UN Police in Timor-Leste, for the people of Timor-Leste