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UNPOL SECURITY BRIEFINGS MAY 2008
UNMIT Weekly Security Bulletin 14-21 May 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 generally good with people enjoying independence day events across the country,
The Restoration of Independence Day on May 20 attracted large crowds in Dili. Both UNPol and PNTL officers provided security and there were no serious incidents reported. On Saturday evening, a free rock concert in Dili attracted a crowd of 50,000 people.
The return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their homes continues with the Jardim IDP camp at the Seaport in Dili closing today. About 350 families are due to move back to their homes over the next few days. It is the third camp to close in Dili in as many weeks. The first was the Seminario Maior Fatumeta Camp and the second was the National Hospital camp.
8692 families have registered their intent to return to their communities. Each of the returning families will receive a recovery grant from the Ministry of Social Solidarity to help them rebuild or repair their home and each person, including children, will also receive 16 kg of rice. The next camps to be assisted to return will be Sional and Hera Port.
UNPol and PNTL officers are monitoring security incidents associated with the returns through the National Community and Humanitarian Policing Unit. Peace talks between returnees and their home communities continue.
Across the country, there have been 36 security incidents and 68 arrests over the past week. The majority of these were public disturbances and assaults.
There have been no serious security incidents reported at Aitarak-laran where the Petitioners are being accommodated.
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United Nations Police in East Timor Weekly Security Briefing 02 - 09 May 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 generally stable as IDPs from camps in Dili return to their homes after more than two years in temporary accommodations.
The IDP camp at the National Hospital closed this week. A total of 425 families have returned home or sought accommodation at the Becora Transitional shelter. It is the second camp to close in Dili in the past two weeks. The first was the Seminario Maior Fatumeta Camp and a total of 173 resident families returned to their homes.
The National Community Policing and Humanitarian Unit advises that out of 598 families who have left the camps, five security incidents have been reported. None resulted in serious injury.
There are a number of community-driven attempts to resolve tensions between returnees and existing residents including negotiations between community policing and Suco Chiefs. It is expected that President José Ramos-Horta will attend a conflict-resolution meeting to be held in Bairro Pite in mid-May.
A total of 8692 families have registered their intent to return to their communities. Each of the returning families will receive a recovery grant from the Ministry of Social Solidarity to help them rebuild or repair their home and each person, including children, will also receive 16 kg of rice. The next camp to be assisted to return will be Jardim, Sional and Hera Port
The states of siege or emergency were lifted in all districts, except Ermera, on April 21st.
Across the country, there has been a total of 39 security incidents and a total of 127 arrests. The remains of two bodies were discovered in Dili midweek near the airport. Police are investigating this case.
There have been no serious security incidents reported at Aitarak-laran where the Petitioners are being accommodated.
