TL Deporta Sidadaun Indonesia Deskonfia Halo prostituisaun, PNTL Imigrasaun Fraku Ema Ilegal Invade TL

Operasaun konjunta ne'ebe halo husi UNPOL, PNTL no Imigrasaun iha loron 13 fulan Janeiru hamosu pro no kontra. Operasaun ne'e halo ba bar ho hoteis ne'ebe deskonfia hal'ao hela tranzaksaun droga no prostituisaun iha Nada Bar, My Flower, Moon Bar no fatin ida iha Metiaut dili.

Aksaun ne'ebe hala'o iha madruaguda ne'e deskonfia viola mos lei tan ba UNPOL sira ladun kompriende lei. "Ami dala barak mos hala'o ami nia aksaun la tuir leis ne'ebe haruka tan ba problema ba UNPOL sira maka ladun kompriende leis iha nasaun ne'e nune'e duni agora ami mos estuda hela leis iha nasaun ne'e," rekuinese membru UNPOL ida husi portugal ne'ebe husi jornal ne'e labele publika ninia identidade.

Ho aksaun ne'e ladun la'o tuir ukun fuan leis ninian ne'e maka ema ne'ebe deskonfia forte involve iha tranzakasaun Droga hetan livre husi tribunal distritu dili.

Iha parte seluk iha kinta feira semana ne'e, polisia imigrasaun halo deportasaun ba feto nain walu sidadaun Indonesia liu husi fronteira Batugede. Feto hirak ne'e deskonfia uza viztu turista hodi halo prostiutuisaun iha Nada Bar kolomera Dili. Nada Bar rasik hetan buska dala barak ona maibe lakleur deit atividade ne'e restaura hikas fali.

"Ha'u hanoin nasaun ne'e iha leis ne'ebe diak maibe se karik ita mos monu daudaun ona ba mafia hukum ho mafia prostituisaun," dehan joaquin da silva estudante husi universidade ida iha kapital nasaun ne'e.

Nia mos lamenta ho atuasaun lei nain sira ne'ebe ladun kompriende leis hodi foo fatin ba atividade ilegais sira ne'e lao livre.

Iha Parte seluk tuir observasaun polisia imigrasaun sei falta rekursu barak hanesan rekursus umanus, ekipamentus, transporte no komunikasaun. Ho difikuldades sira ne'e komunidade kompriende katak ema ilegais husi nasaun barak maka tama ona iha TL. (TS)

Internet Exclusive: Timorese Police Raid Brothels, UNMIT Staff on the Premises

Timorese police (PNTL) again raided Indonesian and Chinese owned bars in Dili today at 1930hrs.

PNTL Officers from the Immigration Service raided suspicious bars run by Indonesian and Chinese nationals in Dili, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste.

In the Indonesian owned NADA Bar authorities found 8 workers to have abused their tourist visa and to be working without the correct permits. NADA Bar is notorious in Dili for being a place where prostitution is carried out. Despite this, the Government continues to issue business registration permits to the owners. The situation at NADA Bar is so well known that even the Church has raised its concerns with the Government.

In the Chinese owned MOON Bar the authorities found 11 women and 1 man to have entered as tourists but to be in fact working in the bar as prostitutes.

"They are here to serve some United Nations (UNMIT) staff and Timorese men", said a male Timorese client who wanted to remain anonymous. MOON Bar is complete with private rooms and toilets.

When the raid occurred several United Nations officials were found in a VIP room and refused to show their faces to the Tempo Semanal video crew when caught on camera.

Many women and girls working in the bar barricaded themselves in the bathrooms rather than give themselves up to authorities. They remained locked in the bathrooms for 30 minutes. PNTL officers patiently waited for them to walk out, out of 12 of them many had  expired visas.

The MOON Bar is famous as a few months ago an elderly Timorese man was found dead from suspicious circumstances on the premises, as a result of what is believed to be sexual stamina medicine. After the man died the police closed the bar, but not long later it was allowed to reopen. The MOON Bar has been the subject of many raids over the years, and on many occasions the UN, UNPOL and PNTL allow it to continue to operate. Shortly after returning to Timor in 2007 UNMIT SRSG Atul Khare announced a zero tolerance policy for UN staff using such faciilities. His words appear to be an empty gesture.

Atul Khare: United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste, Empty Words.

Some members of the community and the Bishops have voiced their concerns about the activity in these bars.

Tempo Semanal has investigated those Timorese Government officials that visit the bars during work hours. A Timorese security guard told Tempo Semanal that during the day when the bar is closed Government officials visit, that is why the bar is closed. "After they finish their activities then they came out just put in my hand $60 and say, `buy cigarates'," explained the security guard. with a smile.

Horta Angry About Brasilian Pedophile

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In a press conference in his private home in Metiaut Dili on Thursday afternoon (18/06) President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta commented on the allegations that a 51 year-old male Brazilian whom may be a UN employee. “I have been informed by the police and Prosecutor-General that there are such allegations. Without saying that there is evidence, it is still upon the basis of reports and allegations. If indeed it is true, of course, it is a matter of serious concern. It is a crime. Whether it involves Timorese minors or foreign minors, it is totally unacceptable,” Horta said.

He added that, “Timor-Leste is not going to be a place where people without any scruples—from wherever they are—bring minors into this country, because there are reports of forced prostitution of Chinese brought from mainland China here, and from Thailand.”

Horta gave some examples, “There have been instances where we’ve managed to detect the network and have the woman repatriated under protection back to Thailand. But there are reports that there are organized prostitution rings from SE Asia, and from mainland China. It’s more serious when it might involve minors. We will not allow this country to be a playground for organised crime of any sort, and that includes drugs.”

The President of Timor-Leste wishes to solve the issue by asking for support from the friendly countries. “I have raised this matter with the United States and Australia to provide us with expert advice and training to combat drug trafficking, money laundering, prostitution, and so on, and Australia is providing such strong support. The US will provide FBI training for our personnel,” he ended.