Dili gets new police, military chiefs

DILI, East Timor: East Timor Police chief Col. Atok Rismanto installed Lt. Col. Setyanto as Dili precinct chief Saturday, replacing Lt. Anton Bachrul Alam.

Alam is being posted to Sukabumi, while Setyanto's former post as chief of Baucau Police precinct will come under the command of Lt. Col. Hari Prasetya.

In his speech, Atok reminded police officers that Dili and East Timor experience security and order disturbances which are different from those in other regions.

Police and military authorities need to deal with disturbances effectively and professionally, while ensuring that human rights are upheld, Atok said.

On Thursday, East Timor Military Commander Col. Salamat Sidabutar installed Lt. Col. Endar Priyanto as the new military district commander of Dili, succeeding Lt. Col. Sunarko, Antara reported Friday. (33/swe)