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Security Council deplores attempted assassination of Timorese leader

The Security Council today joined Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in condemning the attempt to assassinate Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta during an attack on his residence in the fledgling Asian country’s capital, Dili, this morning.

UN transfers more authority to national police in Timor-Leste

United Nations Police in Timor-Leste today transferred authority to their national counterparts at three police posts in the capital, Dili.