UNMIT - Security Situation - Monday 24 September 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 has been generally calm.

Earlier today in Dili, UNPol attended five incidents, including a disturbance outside of the Department of Solidarity. UNPol responded and discovered that the confrontation was caused by a disagreement between an employer and former employee. The employee was referred to Dili District Police Headquarters to lodge a complaint.

On Sunday in Dili, police received a report of fighting near the Comoro Roundabout. Upon arrival, police encountered seven youths armed with machetes and iron bars, and fired one warning shot whilst trying control the situation. One person was arrested, and two iron bars were recovered.

Separately, three people were arrested in Fatuhada for rock throwing.

In Ermera on Sunday, two people sustained minor stab wounds in the market area of Ermera town and were taken to Gleno hospital. The injuries were inflicted as they tried to stop a group of youths from stealing from their stall.

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.