Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Meanwhile, the Public Prossecutor has issued arrest warrant against Rogerio Lobato...
U N I T E D N A T I O N S N A T I O N S U N I E S
UNOTIL
United Nations Office in Timor-Leste
Public Information Office
Arrest Warrant Issued Against Former Minister Lobato
The Timorese Prosecutor-General’s office todayissued an arrest warrant against former Interior Minister Rogerio Lobato for distribution of arms to a civilian group.
Lobato was accused of distributing arms to Vicente da Conceição, known as "Rai Los” with the intent to “alter the public order and the democratic rule of law,” according to the arrest warrant.
Sukehiro Hasegawa, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative in Timor-Leste, said “the action taken by the Office of theProsecutor-General to Timor-Leste is a clear sign that the Timorese can carry out effectively their constitutionally mandated responsibility.
The independence of the judiciary branch is key tore-asserting the rule of law in Timor-Leste.” Hasegawa added, “The international community hasthe responsibility not only to protect the peoplea gainst acts of violence but also to help heal the spirit of society affected by violence, first by finding out what had really happened and then establishing the accountability for the acts of violence. It is also incumbent on the international community to help rebuild the sovereign State institutions, particularly the judiciary to exercise their independent authority and perform their functions to administer justice and to preserve the integrity of the State.”
The warrant was signed by UN-recruitedinternational prosecutors who are working forTimorese Prosecutor-General Longuinhos Monteiro.
For additional information, please contact:
Donna Cusumano, Chief, Public Information Office, UNOTIL; +670 723 0749 or Spokesperson Robert Sullivan at 670 331-2210, extension 5165
A side note: earlier this year, Rogerio Lobato while Minister of Interior, accused the foreign prossecurots of acting like neo-colonials, and enjoying a life of luxury at the expense of the East Timroese -- they often go to Bali for weekends, ant that. Well, revenge is sweet I suppose....
UNOTIL
United Nations Office in Timor-Leste
Public Information Office
Arrest Warrant Issued Against Former Minister Lobato
The Timorese Prosecutor-General’s office todayissued an arrest warrant against former Interior Minister Rogerio Lobato for distribution of arms to a civilian group.
Lobato was accused of distributing arms to Vicente da Conceição, known as "Rai Los” with the intent to “alter the public order and the democratic rule of law,” according to the arrest warrant.
Sukehiro Hasegawa, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative in Timor-Leste, said “the action taken by the Office of theProsecutor-General to Timor-Leste is a clear sign that the Timorese can carry out effectively their constitutionally mandated responsibility.
The independence of the judiciary branch is key tore-asserting the rule of law in Timor-Leste.” Hasegawa added, “The international community hasthe responsibility not only to protect the peoplea gainst acts of violence but also to help heal the spirit of society affected by violence, first by finding out what had really happened and then establishing the accountability for the acts of violence. It is also incumbent on the international community to help rebuild the sovereign State institutions, particularly the judiciary to exercise their independent authority and perform their functions to administer justice and to preserve the integrity of the State.”
The warrant was signed by UN-recruitedinternational prosecutors who are working forTimorese Prosecutor-General Longuinhos Monteiro.
For additional information, please contact:
Donna Cusumano, Chief, Public Information Office, UNOTIL; +670 723 0749 or Spokesperson Robert Sullivan at 670 331-2210, extension 5165
A side note: earlier this year, Rogerio Lobato while Minister of Interior, accused the foreign prossecurots of acting like neo-colonials, and enjoying a life of luxury at the expense of the East Timroese -- they often go to Bali for weekends, ant that. Well, revenge is sweet I suppose....
