UNPol in East Timor Security Briefing 30 November 2007

UNPol Daily Security Briefing 30 November 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 in Timor-Leste is generally calm.

Yesterday, the Dili District Court announced the verdict in the trial of eleven F-FDTL members and one PNTL officer accused of the killing of eight PNTL officers on 25 May 2006. Four F-FDTL members were found guilty of manslaughter and attempted manslaughter.

UNMIT welcomes yet another case recommended by the Commission of Inquiry being addressed by the judiciary of Timor-Leste.

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr Atul Khare, is happy that everybody, including the defendants and families and colleagues of the victims (and the institutions to which they belong), has cooperated with the judicial authorities by peacefully and calmly receiving the verdict.

All parties have 15 days to appeal the decision. Any concern about the verdict should be expressed through an appeal to the Court of Appeals.

Today in Dili, police attended six incidents, including a rock fight in Kampung Baru involving approximately 20 people. A 17-year-old boy sustained a minor injury in the fight. There was also a fight close to Timor Lodge, which was brought under control by a Formed Police Unit (FPU).

The security situation in Dili remained calm last night. There were no further arrests.

On Thursday, police in Manatuto received a report of a fight between two men in Kampung Alor village. The incident is believed to be linked to the fight between two groups that took place in the same village on Wednesday. Police have arrested one of the suspects and have identified the other.

The police advise to avoid travelling 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.