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Viewing cable 06DILI144, UNREST IN DILI OVER THE WEEKEND FOLLOWING FDTL DISMISSALS,

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
06DILI144 2006-03-29 08:05 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Dili
VZCZCXRO5393
OO RUEHCHI RUEHNH RUEHPB
DE RUEHDT #0144/01 0880805
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
O P 290805Z MAR 06
FM AMEMBASSY DILI
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 2362
INFO RUCNARF/ASEAN REGIONAL FORUM COLLECTIVE
RUEHBY/AMEMBASSY CANBERRA PRIORITY 0383
RUEHWL/AMEMBASSY WELLINGTON PRIORITY 0254
RUEHLI/AMEMBASSY LISBON PRIORITY 0310
RUEHLO/AMEMBASSY LONDON PRIORITY 0169
RHEHAAA/NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL WASHINGTON DC
RHHMUNA/USPACOM HONOLULU HI
RUCNDT/USMISSION USUN NEW YORK PRIORITY 0322
RUEHDT/AMEMBASSY DILI 1682
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 03 DILI 000144 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
DEPT FOR EAP/MTS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PGOV MARR ASEC TT
SUBJECT: UNREST IN DILI OVER THE WEEKEND FOLLOWING FDTL DISMISSALS, 
BUT SOME CALM RESTORED EARLY IN WEEK 
 
REF: A) 05 DILI 313, B) DILI 96, C) DILI 113, D) DILI 13 
 
DILI 00000144  001.2 OF 003 
 
 
1. Summary: Beginning late last week and escalating over the 
weekend, there have been a number of incidents of unrest around 
Dili involving intimidation and threats as well as attacks on 
houses and other property.  As of Monday night (March 27), 
widespread police patrols have resulted in a significant 
reduction in the number of occurrences.  These incidents began 
in the environment of escalated tensions following the dismissal 
of 591 soldiers from the armed forces (FDTL) who were on strike 
because of alleged discrimination by commanders from the eastern 
districts ("Lorosa'e") against soldiers from the western 
districts ("Loromonu").  See reftels B, C and D.  The incidents 
have typically been perpetrated by members of martial arts 
groups with a history of violent conflict among themselves, as 
well as some ad hoc groups, most of whom appear to be seizing on 
the East-West issue as a pretext for their own more localized 
agendas.  Although a handful of the dismissed soldiers appear to 
have joined in some of the attacks, there is no indication of 
any organizational links between the group of dismissed soldiers 
and these events.  The spate of incidents combined with the high 
profile of the FDTL developments, has created a climate of fear 
among many Dili residents and rumors of increased violence have 
proliferated.  However, police responses, particularly in the 
last day or so, appear to be bringing the situation under 
control in the areas that have seen the most disturbances.  End 
summary. 
 
Incidents of unrest in Dili 
--------------------------- 
 
2. Following the public announcement by Brigadier General Taur 
Matan Ruak, the Commander of the FDTL, that the 591 soldiers 
that remained on strike would be dismissed (see reftel D) there 
has been increased focus on the issues of discrimination raised 
by the soldiers.  Beginning late last week and escalating over 
the weekend, incidents of intimidation and some violence, 
primarily targeted at houses and other property, have occurred 
in several areas of Dili.  The incidents have typically not 
involved firearms or other serious weapons, employing instead 
primarily rocks to break windows and other property and some 
machete-wielding threats.  The perpetrators are primarily 
members of martial arts groups, although some have also appeared 
to be ad hoc groups of people identifying themselves as either 
"Loromonu" or "Lorosa'e".  In some cases the groups have focused 
their attacks on anyone they identify as Lorosa'e.  In other 
cases, the incidents have involved fighting between specific 
groups with some history of conflict.  (Note: There are a dozen 
or more martial arts groups in East Timor.  These groups were 
mostly established during Indonesian times and are focused 
primarily on the training and practice of specific martial arts 
forms.  However, they also have a long history of engaging in 
fights with each other, some of which have been quite violent in 
the past.  In 2004 President Xanana Gusmao organized a national 
dialogue to put an end to a wave of violence between these 
groups.  This resulted in a joint declaration of non-violence 
signed last June and until this last weekend, conflict among the 
groups had been only sporadic. See reftel A. End note.) 
 
3. Some examples of the types of incidents occurring are as 
follows.  In one of Dili's major markets, an unidentified group 
staged attacks on Friday and Saturday nights (March 25 and 26) 
during which they declared their intention to destroy the market 
and proceeded to destroy the stalls of two Lorosae vendors and 
throw stones at several "Lorosa'e" houses.  In another 
neighborhood across town, members of the SHT martial arts group 
that had split into two rival Lorosa'e versus Loromonu groups 
targeted each other's houses causing considerable damage to 
several and the destruction of one house and several vehicles. 
These incidences have taken place almost exclusively in Dili. 
However there was one confirmed case of an international NGO 
staff member from the eastern region being beaten in Maliana, 
near the western border, and unconfirmed rumors of incidences of 
Loromonu versus Lorosa'e tension occurring in Liquica and 
Maubisse over the weekend. 
 
4. All in all, incidents occurred several nights running in 
about five main areas, and sporadically in several others. 
Apparently as a result of widespread police patrols, especially 
in and around those areas that have seen the most unrest, there 
was a dramatic reduction in incidents on Monday and Tuesday 
nights March 27 and 28.  The Embassy understands that these 
patrols will continue until the situation returns to normal. 
 
DILI 00000144  002.2 OF 003 
 
 
 
Dismissed soldiers remain in limbo 
---------------------------------- 
 
5. Although the perpetrators of these events have seized on the 
dismissal of 591 striking FDTL members as justification for 
instigating East versus West conflict, there has been no 
indication of any organizational link between the group of 
soldiers and the various incidents.  According to Embassy 
sources and news reports, a handful of the dismissed soldiers 
have joined in some attacks, and at least two arrested as a 
result.  But these appear to be the exception to the rule. 
 
6. Meanwhile, the group has found itself in some limbo as it 
continues to wait for the President to respond to their request 
for an audience in order to deliver their uniforms, and possibly 
to make a last appeal for his intervention. The group's 
spokesperson, Lieutenant Salsinha, reports some frustration with 
the lack of response to date to their requests.  He has also 
stated that they are planning a demonstration, either in 
connection with the uniform delivery, or, if they are unable to 
see the President, to protest that as well.  A planned 
demonstration by the group on Monday was called off by Salsinha 
allegedly because the President, Prime Minister, and Minister of 
Defense were all out of town to attend the anniversary ceremony 
for the national police in the town of Liquica.  However, one 
source reported that when the group gathered to prepare for the 
demonstration, only 50 or 60 of the dismissed soldiers showed 
up.  It is possible that many have already returned to their 
homes. 
 
Many Dili residents frightened, taking refuge elsewhere 
--------------------------------------------- ---------- 
 
7. Although the incidences described above have so far involved 
little in the way of direct attacks on people, the climate of 
fear that they have produced among many of Dili's residents has 
been palpable.  As a result, many people have abandoned their 
homes for the time to relocate to places where they feel safer, 
often with relatives in other parts of the city.  Several 
Embassy staff members reported taking in family or neighbors who 
felt unsafe in their own homes and several sources have noted 
the phenomenon of Lorosae families not returning to their usual 
homes.  A number of the Embassy guards also expressed concern 
about returning home at night when working the evening shift. 
These fears seem to have been somewhat ameliorated by the 
resumption of some measure of calm the last two nights. 
 
8. However, it is clear that a number of Dili residents still do 
not feel safe enough to return to their homes.  In a dramatic 
example of this is the approximately 200 people, including 
entire families, have taken refuge in a Catholic Church 
compound, run by the Salesian Order, in the Comoro area of Dili. 
 Embassy staff yesterday (March 28) visited the site and found 
that all of the families are sleeping in the same hall on the 
floor and several children have fallen ill (one was taken to the 
hospital).  They reported that some of their homes had been 
attacked directly, while others were just afraid of staying in 
their neighborhoods.  Most of the families are Lorosae, but 
several are Loromonu.  One woman expressed her opinion that they 
were in this situation because of their "leaders' words" and 
expressed hope that the Government would quickly resolve the 
situation so that they could return to their normal lives.  The 
Minister of Interior reportedly visited the compound on Monday 
afternoon to try to convince them that it was now safe to 
return, but so far all of the families appear to be remaining. 
 
Police response: so far so good 
------------------------------- 
 
9. The national police (PNTL) in Dili has in general responded 
effectively and professionally to the situation.  Over the 
weekend they were reported to respond to calls quickly, have 
been calm and professional on arrival, and remained to patrol 
the area for several hours after.  Beginning Monday afternoon, 
they established patrols in all the main problem neighborhoods 
and along main transportation routes.  Monday and Tuesday nights 
therefore saw a dramatic reduction in incidences, with only a 
few reported in areas where the police did not have a presence. 
 
10. Observers have noted that the PNTL response so far has been 
orchestrated under the direction of Police Commissioner Paulo 
 
DILI 00000144  003.2 OF 003 
 
 
Martins as the Minister of Interior, who normally sets the tone 
for police responses to security threats, was ill for several 
days, only appearing in public again on Monday.  Martins is 
widely regarded as both ethical and competent, but his decision 
making authority is often overshadowed by the Minister whose is 
more inclined to politicize such situations and turn a blind eye 
to police brutality.  Martins set the tone for a more measured 
response by the PNTL in a public address delivered over the 
weekend in which he called for calm and stated that the PNTL 
would carry out its duties without reference to where people 
came from or other affiliations. 
SHIRATORI