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| Southeast Asia |
| Violence flares in East Timor |
| 2006-09-01 |
| More violence has erupted in East Timor's capital Dili. The violence comes as police continue to search for more than 50 prisoners who escaped from jail four days ago. It is understood the latest fighting broke out between two gangs at a refugee camp in the heart of Dili. Shots were fired and at least four people were injured, including a 12-year-old boy. Another victim was attacked with a machete. Surgeons removed bullets from several of the victims. Police say the latest violence is not connected to the escape of 57 prisoners from Dili's Becora jail. Two escapees have been found, but a massive search since Wednesday has failed to find any others. Police believe they may now be hiding in the mountains behind Dili or in outer provinces. Among them is Major Alfredo Reinado - the military policeman blamed for fomenting much of the recent unrest in East Timor. In other developments: * Foreign Minister Alexander Downer says he will discuss security issues when he meets East Timor's Prime Minister on Monday. |
| Posted by:Oztralian |