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May 25, 2006
## E Timor official confirms shooting incident in Dili Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The East Timor chairman of the Truth and Friendship Commission (KKP), Diorinisio Babo Soares, has confirmed reports that a shooting incident took place in Dili, capital of Timor Leste, at 11 am on Tuesday. "I have received information there was a shooting incident but it remains unclear who and which groups were involved and whether it was an exchange of fire or warning shots fired by police," Dionisio said when reached in Denpasar, Bali, by phone from Jakarta. He said so far there was no information on the motive behind the shootings and those involved in the incident. Dionisio now in Bali to attend the preparatory meeting for the commission`s planned meeting with national and international legal experts. He said there was word that one or two people were injured in the incident but no details or clear confirmation on the victims. Asked whether the incident had happened in the same location as the riot of April 28, he said he still had no idea about where exactly it had taken place. He, however said the condition in Dili remained stable despite the incident. Asked about the latest situation in East Timor after the April 28`s riot, he said he was hopful it would recover soon. He said a special commission set up by the East Timor government had yet to show an effective performance despite its efforts to build communication among all parties. "The sacked servicemen also keep on communication and said they were willing to have a dialogue," he said. Two civilians were killed and 28 other and policemen were injured in the April 28 e incident that was incited by some 600 East Timor military members fired by the East Timor military (FDTL) chief Brig. Gen. Matan Ruak for desertion. (*) May 23 16:23 Copyright © 2006 ANTARA Terms of Use #### Other Stories Related to This Topic Indonesia Has No Intention Of Harming E Timor People Fighting Continues In East Timor Australia Urges Citizens To Leave "extremely Dangerous" East Timor #### Other Stories in This Category Myanmar May Be Paving Way For Aung San Suu Kyi's Release : UN Australian Commandos On Way To East Timor Donors Agree To Move Ahead On Palestinian Plan

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