Notícias UNMIT

UNMIT – MEDIA MONITORING - Thursday, 28 June 2007
National Media Report

The government supports F-FDTL’s decision
The Commander of F-FDTL, Brigadier General Taur Matan Ruak, reportedly said that the statement made by Prime Minister Estanislau Aleixo da Silva strengthens the credibility of the F-FDTL. Da Silva had said that the 591 petitioners, who had abandoned the F-FDTL headquarters during last year’s crisis, would no longer have the opportunity to return. (STL)

The Catholic Church Discriminates: Dili Diocese ‘supports’ political party
The Dili Diocese has called upon all Christians to support the National Unity Party (PUN) in the upcoming elections, although it has not forced the people to vote for them.

A representative from an unidentified party said that the Church’s decision to support and encourage voting for a particular political party shows discrimination on their part. (STL)

Transparency lost in Parliamentary elections
The Coordinator of the International Solidarity Observer Mission for East Timor (SOMET), Jill Sternberg, re-affirmed that the electoral process has lost its transparency when the decision was made to count the ballots at the district levels.

Sternberg said that this decision prevents people living in rural areas to obtain information on the counting process and the results. (STL)

F-FDTL Commander: Reinado’s status will be determined after the dialogue
F-FDTL Commander Brigadier General Taur Matan Ruak said that the status of the former Commander of the Military Police, Major Alfredo Reinado Alves, will be determined after the dialogue, which is currently being organized by the state.

“Only after this dialogue, a decision will be made on whether Alfredo will remain a member of the military or not,” said Ruak. (TP)

Alkatiri continues to challenge Xanana
The Secretary General of Fretilin, Mr. Mari Alkatiri, continued to challenge Xanana on the issue of corruption. During a Fretilin campaign in Dili on Wednesday (27/6), Mr. Alkatiri said that he has not received a response from Xanana regarding a debate. Xanana has accused Alkatiri of corruption during Alkatiri’s term in the government. (TP)

STAE and UNMIT conduct voter education
STAE and UNMIT officials on Wednesday (27/6) conducted voter education at the National Hospital. The objective was to provide information to the patients on the voting criteria and to explain the voting procedures. (TP)

UNMIT – MEDIA MONITORING - Tuesday, 27 June 2007

National Media Reports

F-FDTL remained neutral during last year’s crisis
At the official launch of the new F-FDTL uniforms on Tuesday (26/6) in Dili, Prime Minister Estanislau Aleixo da Silva acknowledged the contributions made by the F-FDTL and lauded their neutrality during last year’s crisis.

Mr. da Silva said that the F-FDTL consistently maintains its professionalism and discipline while defending this country. (DN)

Government announced the KN report
The Timorese Government on Tuesday (26/6) announced the release of the report by the Notable Commission (KN) regarding the cases against the F-FDTL and the petitioners, who abandoned the F-FDTL HQ during last year’s crisis.

Prime Minister Estanislau Aleixo da Silva said that there are 21 recommendations for the F-FDTL and 8 for the petitioners which need to be resolved. (DN)

F-FDTL and ISF case will be investigated
In response to reports that the International Stabilization Forces (ISF) and the F-FDTL exchanged fire near the Timor Telecom compound in Dili last Sunday (24/6), the F-FDTL Commander, Brigadier General Taur Matan Ruak, reportedly said that an investigation is ongoing to clarify what occurred that evening. (DN)

WFP and FAO report is frightening
In response to the WFP and FAO reports regarding the food crisis in Timor-Leste, Prime Minister Estanislau Aleixo da Silva said that such reports are frightening and do not represent the realities on the ground.

“We have sufficient food stocks so such reports can be very alarming,” said Mr. Aleixo. (DN AND TP)

Rerden: ISF has halted the operation
At the official launch of the new F-FDTL uniforms on Tuesday (26/6) in Dili, the Commander of the International Stabilization Forces (ISF), Brigadier Mal Rerden, said that the ISF has halted the operation to capture the former Commander of the Military Police, Alfredo Reinado Alves and his supporters.

Mr. Rerden confirmed that the ISF has received the official documentation from President José Ramos-Horta to halt the operation. (DN)

Alkatiri is ready to have a debate with Xanana
The Secretary-General of ruling party Fretilin, Mari Alkatiri, confirmed that he is ready to have a debate with CNRT President Xanana Gusmão, who accused him of authoring last year’s crisis. (DN)

F-FDTL are proud to have their own uniforms
With the official launch of the new F-FDTL uniforms on Tuesday (26/6) in Dili, the F-FDTL will no longer use the old uniforms from Portugal, China and Mozambique.

After handing over his old uniform, the Commander of the F-FDTL, Brigadier General Taur Matan Ruak, said that the F-FDTL is proud to wear their national uniform for the first time.

President José Ramos-Horta said that the army should fight against extremism or terrorism, which could threaten the sovereignty of the country. (TP)


F-FDTL is ready to have open dialogue with Alfredo
At the official launch of the new F-FDTL uniforms on Tuesday (26/6) in Dili, F-FDTL Commander Brig. Gen. Taur Matan Ruak confirmed that the F-FDTL is ready to have an open dialogue with the former Commander of the Military Police, Alfredo Reinado, and his supporters. (TP)

STAE distributes sensitive materials to the districts
STAE Director Tomas Cabral on Tuesday (25/6) said that STAE has officially distributed the sensitive materials for the Parliamentary elections including 652,000 ballot papers to 720 polling stations across the country.

The distribution is supported by UNDP, UNMIT and the Indonesian Embassy in Timor-Leste, which ensured that the materials were sent to STAE. (STL and TP)

Major Benitez: “ISF is not an enemy of F-FDTL”
While attending the launch of the F-FDTL uniforms on Tuesday (26/6) in Dili, the ISF Spokesperson, Maj. Ivan Benitez said that the ISF is not an enemy of the F-FDTL but rather a partner working to assure the security of Timor-Leste.

Furthermore, he said that the ISF is here to help the Timorese Government and the UN to strengthen the security sector in order to maintain stability and peace in the country. (TP)

Estanislau: F-FDTL’s door is closed to petitioners
Prime Minister Estanislau Aleixo da Silva on Tuesday (26/6) informed that the 591 petitioners, who had abandoned the F-FDTL headquarters during last year’s crisis, will no longer have the opportunity to return.

He said that based on the report of the Komisaun Notaveis, it is the government's responsibility to ensure that the petitioners are able to sustain their lives. (STL)

Ramos Horta: No Xanana, no unity
While attending the CNRT campaign on Tuesday (26/6) in Dili, President José Ramos-Horta said that Xanana Gusmão unites the people and without him the country would not be united. (STL)

Alkatiri concerned over last year’s crisis
When the crisis arose last year, conflicts and disturbances between the youth occurred across the country. The ruling party Fretilin headed by Mari Alkatiri had been accused to be the authors of the crisis.

At the one year anniversary (26/6) since he stepped down as the country's Prime Minister, Mr. Alkatiri took the opportunity to say that he was concerned over the political and military crisis that is currently ongoing – even after his term - which brings suffering to the people of Timor-Leste. (STL)

National Parliament disappointed over accidental exchange of fire between ISF and F-FDTL
The Vice President of Committee B at the National Parliament, Clementino dos Reis Amaral, has expressed his disappointment over the accidental exchange of fire that took place between the ISF and F-FDTL on Sunday (24/6).

“As a member of national parliament, I am disappointed by what took place between the ISF and the F-FDTL; this will only traumatize the population,” said Mr. Reis. (STL)