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UN supports community policing in Timor-Leste ahead of presidential run-off vote

UN supports community policing in Timor-Leste ahead of presidential run-off vote

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This month, Timor-Leste returns to the polls for the second round of presidential elections. Two men—Francisco Guterres and Taur Matan Ruak—are the candidates in the run-off.

The UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste, known as UNMIT, has been helping the Timorese government by supporting the national police force, including through community policing.

Daniela Traldi reports.

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