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UNPOL SECURITY BRIEFINGS APRIL 2008 

UNPol Weekly Security Brief 12-18 April 2008 - 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 remains stable but fragile as the President of Timor-Leste, Dr José Ramos-Horta returned to Dili on Thursday.

On Wednesday, UNPol and PNTL announced new security arrangements for protection of the President in coordination with the F-FDTL and the International Security Forces the ISF.

The PNTL together with the UNPol Portuguese Formed Police Unit (which form part of UNPol's authorized strength of 1536 police officers) will provide close protection for the President at all times. Two checkpoints will be established on either side of the President's residence and they will be manned 24 hours a day by PNTL and UNPol officers. Security patrols around the President's residence by the F-FDTL and the International Security Forces will augment security arrangements. In addition to close protection, Dili police (PNTL and UNPol) will provide security within the area around the President's office

The State of Siege continues in the districts of Aileu, Ainaro, Bobonaro, Covalima, Ermera, Liquiça and Manufahi. The State of Emergency continues in the districts of Baucau, Dili, Lautem, Viqueque and Manatuto.

During the past week, 21 security incidents were reported for the whole country (reporting period 12/04-18/04). The majority of security incidents continue to be low-level assaults and minor public disturbances. There were a total of 53 arrests made.

The United Nations Police and the PNTL are continuing active patrols over all areas of Dili.

There have been no security incidents reported at the IDP camps.

There have been no serious security incidents reported at Aitarak-laran.

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

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UNPol Weekly Security Brief 29 March - 04 April 08 - 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 remains stable but fragile.

The State of Siege continues in the districts of Aileu, Ainaro, Bobonaro, Covalima, Ermera, Liquica and Manufahi. The State of Emergency continues in the districts of Baucau, Dili, Lautem, Viqueque and Manatuto.

During the past week, 30 security incidents were reported for the whole country (reporting period 26/03-01/04). The majority of security incidents continue to be low-level assaults and minor public disturbances. There were no incidents of group fighting and only one incidence of homicide reported in Ermera District. A total of 66 arrests were made, primarily for curfew violations.

The United Nations Police and the PNTL are continuing active patrols over all areas of Dili.

There have been no security incidents reported at the IDP camps. One hundred and twenty five IDP families left in convoy on Saturday (29/03) to return to their homes in the villages of Urahou, Lisapat, Fatubesi, Mau-Ubu and Poenilala in the district of Ermera. Security for the convoy was provided by UNPol, PNTL, and the Portuguese and Pakistani Formed Police Units. To date, a total of 450 families have left the IDP camps.

There have been no serious security incidents reported at Aitarak-laran.

On 1 April, heavy rains caused flash flooding in the Hera IDP camp. No permanent evacuations were necessary. Heavy rains also caused great damage to the road to Lolotoe, Bobonaro.

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.