UNPol in East Timor Security Briefing 31 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 two incidents involving rock throwing.  The first incident was an unconfirmed report indicating that a group was throwing rocks at government vehicles driving by Comoro Road.  Later in the day, UNPol responded to another report of rock throwing in the vicinity of Landmark supermarket.  When UNPol arrived at both scenes, no such activities were taking place.  However, a UN vehicle has been reported to have been stoned in the vicinity of the second incident.  The extent of the damage to the vehicle has not yet been released.

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.