Dili, February 11, 2008 – A shooting has taken place at the house ofPresident Jose Ramos-Horta in Dili. Several injuries were sustainedand the President is currently receiving medial attention.
The United Nations Integrated Mission regrets that such incidents havetaken place.
Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao is safely in his office and is currentlycoordinating with UNMIT and international forces.
The United Nations Police (UNPol) is on a high state of alert and iscoordinating with the International Security Forces (ISF). A Press Conference will be held at the Obrigado Barracks conferenceroom at 4pm.