UNMIT – MEDIA MONITORING - Tuesday, 03 July 2007

National Media Reports

Petitioners did not destroy the nation
The Vice Chairman for Security, Defence and Foreign Affairs at the National Parliament, Mr. Clementino dos Reis Amaral, reportedly said that the petitioners want to contribute towards the stability of the country.

“The petitioners never wanted to destroy the nation. They are Timorese and want to contribute to the stability of the country,” said Mr. Reis on Monday (02/7) at the National Parliament. (STL)

Coalition protests, transferring votes to Fretilin
On the second day of the counting process, the ASDT/PSD coalition in Baucau complained that the polling staff transferred their votes to the ruling party Fretilin.

This incident, which also delayed the counting process in the District, was objected by national, international and political party observers. CNE Coordinator of Baucau District Lucas Ximenes said that the ASDT/PSD coalition has good reason to bring this case up to the national authorities for investigation. (STL)

PNTL Screening will take place
At a press conference held on Monday (2/7) in Dili, the Director of the Police Academy, Inspector Julio da Costa Hornai, said that the PNTL screening process will resume in the coming days.

He explained that the objective of the screening process is to determine the candidates’ ability, dedication and professionalism to do the job. The screening will focus on the candidates’ behaviors towards community work, knowledge and respect for human rights, detention, etc. (STL, TP and DN)

European Union praises the media
At a press conference held on Monday (2/7) in Dili, the Electoral Observers Commission of the European Union acknowledged the good conduct of the media during the electoral process. (STL)

Horta: “refusing elections results demonstrates lack of loyalty”
President José Ramos-Horta on Monday (2/7) called upon the Timorese people, especially the party leaders, to accept the results of the parliamentary election. Not accepting the results would demonstrate lack of loyalty to the nation and the people.

“Essentially we all have to recognize the results of this election. If we refuse to do so, we would destroy the democratic efforts of the people and their sacrifices they have made,” said Mr. Horta. (DN)

Estanislau: “People must remain calm and accept results”
Prime Minister Estanislau Aleixo da Silva reportedly called upon the population and political party supporters to remain calm and accept the results of the parliamentary elections, which will be announced in a few days. (DN and TP)

Atul Khare: “The security situation throughout the country remains calm”
At an UNMIT press conference held on Monday (02/07) in Dili, the SRSG, Mr. Atul Khare, said that the security situation throughout the country remained calm throughout the electoral process. (DN)

Some Administrators wrote down the registration card numbers
Democratic Party (PD) representative Julião Mausiri Agosto said that some village representatives and administrators wrote down the numbers of voters’ electoral cards before they cast their votes. (TP)

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This is a broadcast of the UN Police in Timor-Leste to provide you with information about the security situation around the country.

Tuesday, 3 July 2007

The security situation across the country has been calm.

Today in Dili, UNPol were required to attend eight incidents. None were serious. One was a disturbance at UN House where 30 women were protesting at the termination of their work contracts. Police succeeded in calming the situation.

UNPol also received reports of rock throwing taking place behind the Portuguese Embassy. Upon arrival, the police discovered that just one man was throwing the rocks, and he fled once he saw them. UNPol also received reports of another individual throwing rock in Audian Road. One woman sustained a minor stomach injury, and the suspect fled before the arrival of the police.

There were no reports of serious security incidents in the districts yesterday. In Ainaro, a 16-year-old boy is missing, presumed drowned near Hatu-Udo. He was last seen by his brother swimming in a nearby lake.

The UNPol Election Security Plan is currently in Phase Four, the post-polling phase. UNPol, PNTL and Formed Police Units remain deployed and are on stand-by for any post-polling clashes or victory processions. The International Stabilisation Forces are also on stand-by, ready to be deployed on request.

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