SHOOTING INCIDENT AT DILI AIRPORT – 23 FEBRUARY 2007

Today at approximately 0850 hours the International Security Force (ISF) responded to a disturbance at the Dili Airport Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp.

During the incident an ADF soldier was attacked with steel arrows which are potentially lethal weapons. He defended himself by shooting the attacker, resulting in the death of one Timorese national. 

The ADF regrets any incident that involves the loss of life.

ISF soldiers operate under strict rules of engagement. These rules allow ISF soldiers to defend themselves, and other persons whom they are assigned to protect.

The incident will be fully investigated in cooperation with UNPOL and Timor Leste authorities.

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