Friday, February 1, 2008

Media Alert

President of Timor Leste, Dr. Ramos-Horta has conducted an official visit to Italy, Switzerland, and Brazil since 18 January 2008.

According to the plan, the head of State who also accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Zacarias Albano da Costa, will return to the country on Sunday, February, 3, 2008.

After arriving at the Prezidente Nicolao Lobato International Airport, Ramos-Horta will conduct a Press Conference to inform to the media about this visit.

Therefore, we would like to invite all journalists from various media to participate on this press conference that will be held on the President Nicolao Lobato International Airport’s conference room at around 12.30 pm

For more information please contact Ana Mota and Joel Maria PereiraInformation/Media officer Phone : 670 723 0160

Case of Abused Journalist Under Investigation

CJITL - A PNTL member of the Transition Unit who beat and used his pistol to threaten an AFP journalist, Nelson da Cruz, is under investigation. The United Nations Police Spokesperson, Benjamin Osuji, stated in a press conference held on 31 Jan, said that the case was under investigation. (STL 1/Feb/08)