Tighter security in E. Timor

Tighter security in E. Timor

DILI, East Timor: Local military chief Col. Kiki Syahnakri has ordered tighter security across the province ahead of the upcoming conciliatory meeting between pro- and anti-integration East Timorese leaders in Salzburg, Austria.

"Although the schedule (of the meeting) has not been determined, security has to be tightened in anticipation of disturbances by irresponsible people," he said, as quoted by Antara.

He said that whatever came out of the meeting, it would not change the status of East Timor as part of Indonesia.

"What we are supposed to do is maintain security and stability to ensure development," he said. (pan)