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Timor-Leste International and Local Media Monitoring May 24, 2004

Timor Post

Timor-Leste diplomats have to double their efforts

A Timorese Political and Military Observer, Julio Thomas Pinto, said that the diplomats of Timor-Leste need to double their diplomatic efforts with Indonesia and Australia to guarantee security at the terrestrial and maritime borders. He said that for the Government of Indonesia not to have misconceptions about Timor-Leste deploying the army to the border region, the diplomats need to maintain close relations and inform Indonesia about the Government's policy.

Malaysia donates equipment

The Minister of Interior, Rogerio Lobato, said that the heavy weapons donated by the Government of Malaysia, in a ceremony held in Dili, would be used by the Special Police and the Border Patrol Units. The Minister said that the training program for the Special Police would probably resume in June, with instructors from Malaysia. Those who have been providing training to the Special Police Unit have completed their duty and will return to Malaysia on May 27.

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Timor-Leste International and Local Media Monitoring May 25, 2004

Timor Post

Bad influences have ventured into the country, says Bishop

The Bishop of the Diocese of Dili, D.Alberto Ricardo da Silva, said that many bad things and influences have entered our beloved country Timor-Leste. The Bishop said during a mass that the Timorese people need not be influenced by bad things.

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Jose Filipe

Jose Filipe External Affairs World Bank, Dili Office Ph: 723 0554 Tel: 332 4649 Email: ffilipe@worldbank.org

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