UNMIT Daily Media Review 02 April 2008
TVTL News Coverage
Portugal
will continue to cooperate with TL in security areas - Vice Prime
Minister Jose Luis Guterres has said that Portugal is always ready to
cooperate with Timor-Leste in security areas. "Portugal had always
supported Timor-Leste through the provision of GNRs which have helped
stabilize the country's security since the crisis of 2006, and they
remain here to help train the PNTL officers as part of the security
sector reform," said Gutteres after a meeting with the Portuguese State
Secretary for Cooperation, Gomes Cravihno, on Tuesday (01/04).
MPs
demand explanation from the Prosecutor-General - A majority of MPs have
demanded an explanation from the Prosecutor-General regarding the
results of the current investigation into February 11. The MPs have
called on him to present himself to the National Parliament with this
explanation. Meanwhile CNRT MP, Romeo Moises, has said that he
supports the criminal investigation carried out by the Australian
Federal Police, FBI and Prosecutor-General. However, Mr Moises said that
an International Commission for Inquiry would be necessary if the
investigation did not produce concrete results.
RTL News Coverage
Acting
PR asks all Timorese Ambassadors to act professionally - Acting
President Fernando de Araujo 'Lasama' has asked all Timorese Ambassadors
to show their professionalism while working as Timorese representatives
abroad in the same way that foreign Ambassadors show their
professionalism in Timor-Leste. Lasama told the 16 Timorese Ambassadors
that it is very important for all ambassadors to help improve
Timor-Leste's image.
Print Coverage
It's a crime
to hide Salsinha and his men - Acting President Fernando de Araujo said
that it is a crime to hide Salsinha and his men. "From now on, whoever
hides Salsinha and his men will be considered criminals. Therefore, the
State asks citizens to collaborate and convince Salsinha and his men to
surrender with their weapons," said the Acting President.
Salsinha
and his men impede investments - The Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Zacarias da Costa, has said that if Salsinha and his men do not
surrender, it will impede foreign investments in Timor-Leste. "If the
situation continues like this, nobody will come to invest in
Timor-Leste. They [Salsinha et al] must contribute to the development of
the nation by surrendering," said the Minister on Tuesday (1/04) at
Palacio do Governu in Dili. (DN and STL)
Court
begins trial for suspects in Fatu Ahi case - The Dili District Court
has begun judicial proceedings against the suspects accused of being
involved in the fighting led by the late Major Alfredo Reinado Alves
against F-FDTL in Fatu-Ahi on 23.05.06. (STL)
Angelita:
I am innocent - Angelita Pires, accused of being involved in the attack
against the President, has defended herself against the charge. "I am
innocent. I also condemn the violent attacks on our two top leaders,"
said Ms. Pires. (TP)
Joint Operation dialogue with
community - The Joint Operation Commander met with the Matadoru
community to explain the objective of the Joint Operation. "The aim of
this dialogue is to explain to people the reasons for the Joint
Operation," said Pedro Belo, Dili District Police Commander. (TP)
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Acting President La Sama Calls for Citizen Help to Convince Fugitives to Surrender
President of the Republic interim warning:
AIDING THE AUTHORS OF ATTACKS IS ALSO CRIMINAL CONDUCT
FERNANDO LA SAMA DE ARAÚJO REQUESTS A COLLABORATION OF CITIZENS TO HELP CONVINCE THE FUGITIVES TO SURRENDER
"As
of today, April 1, 2008, hiding the presence of Gastão Salcinha and his
armed group will be considered criminal conduct," said Interim
President of the Republic, Fernando La Sama de Araujo.
"The
country seeks the support of all to help convince Salcinha and his
group to surrender and deliver weapons. This is our request," said the
interim president.
"The policy defined by the state has
the goal of progress in solving the problems of security of the country
and restore peace and tranquility for all Timorese," said the head of
state.
"So those who hide Gastão Salcinha and his group
or supporting the resistance against the policy established in order to
bring to court those responsible, under the law, the crimes of 11
Favereiro of 2008, will also commit a criminal action,"he said.
"Though
we have taken a long time to Mr Salcinha and the elements of his group
to surrender weapons and to deliver themselves up to justice, some
still showed no willingness to surrender. We ask the support and
cooperation of all to help convince Gastão Salcinha and his group to
surrender and deliver up their weapons".
The interim
President of the Republic, Fernando La Sama de Araujo visit at the
fourth and fifth fairs the district of Bobonaro, and accompanied on his
journey by several members of the government.
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FRETILIN asks National Parliament to invite Prosecutor General to explain his Report on the Stage of Siege FRENTE REVOLUCIONÁRIA DO TIMOR-LESTE INDEPENDENTE FRETILIN Media Release 1 April 2008
FRETILIN
MP and Vice President Arsenio Bano asked the National Parliament today
to invite the Prosecutor General of the Republic, Longuinhos Monteiro,
to explain the result of his investigation into the 11 February attempts
on the President and de facto Prime Minister, as well as the
implementation of the state of siege.
Bano’s move was
in response to the Prosecutor General's report, which was tabled in
parliament today. “The report that has been tabled in parliament is not
clear or detailed, and reads more like a novel,” said Bano.
“It
is important that we as the peoples’ representative in this National
Parliament get a thorough and detailed explanation from the Prosecutor
General of the Republic regarding the results of his office’s
investigation of the February 11 attempts, as well as the impact of the
state of siege on our community and our citizens’ rights.
“We
need to know what action has been taken by the police and military
forces and against how many people arrest warrants have been issued,”
said Bano.
“The Prosecutor General should come to parliament personally to answer questions from the MPs,” Bano concluded.
For further information please call Nilva Guimaraes in Dili: +670 7340389
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UNMIT Daily Media Review 1 April 2008
TVTL News Coverage
TMR
asks Salsinha to surrender - Brigadier-General Taur Matan Ruak said
that the Apprehension Operation has always asked for the surrender of
Gestao Salsinha and his men. "This is a very important step to solve the
problems affecting the nation. Our continued message to Salsinha and
his men is to surrender," said TMR. In response to a question about a
deadline being imposed by the Apprehension Operation, TMR said that the
Apprehension Operation will continue until the rebels surrender. He also
said that any questions about a deadline can only be answered by the
Acting President.
RTL News Coverage
Xanana:
TL fragile, not failed State - Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao said that
Timor-Leste is a fragile State, not a failed State and that the nation
is very young and still developing. "Despite the current crisis facing
Timor-Leste, efforts to develop the nation are continuing and the
Government is working towards maintaining good governance, peaceful
cooperation and progress in the nation" said the PM on Monday (31/3) at
the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Print Coverage
TMR:
We ask again for Salsinha to surrender - The Joint Operation Commander
General Brigadier Taur Matan Ruak is continuing to ask for the surrender
of Gastao Salsinha and the other rebels. "We request Salsinha to
surrender. We don't want anyone to die again," said TMR. (STL)
No
justification for State of Siege and Emergency - The Bishop of Baucau,
Don Basilio do Nascimento, has said that there is no adequate reason for
implementing a State of Siege and Emergency for the fourth consecutive
time. "We all are waiting for the State to explain," said the Bishop.
(STL)
MP demands Govt to establish ICI - PSD MP Mario
Carascalao has demanded that the Government immediately move to
implement the resolution approved by the National Parliament to
establish an International Commission for Inquiry into the events of
February 11. (TP)
Compiled by Warren L. Wright BA LLB
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