Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Work smarter with a Pro licence Learn More

World Video | Defence | Foreign Affairs | Natural Events | Trade | NZ in World News | NZ National News Video | NZ Regional News | Search

 

Timor-Leste Leader Wounded In Shooting - UN

Timor-Leste leader wounded in shooting - UN

11 February 2008 - Jose Ramos-Horta, President of Timor-Leste, is receiving medical treatment after a shooting took place at his residence in the capital Dili, the United Nations mission in the country reported.

Several people were wounded during the incident, and the mission, known as UNMIT, said that it "regrets that such incidents have taken place."

Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao of the country, which the UN helped shepherd to independence in 2002, is safe in his office and coordinating with UNMIT and international forces.

UN Police (UNPol) is currently on a state of high alert following the shooting.

ENDS

Latest World News | Top World News | World Digest | Archives | RSS

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Are you getting our free newsletter?

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
World Headlines

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.