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Posted: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 15:04 AEDT
Australian officers injured in Dili riots
Two officers from the Australian Federal Police were injured during riots in Dili yesterday.
Prime Minister John Howard has told Parliament the two sustained minor injuries, with one requiring medical treatment when the United Nations' police compound in Dili was stormed.
Mr Howard says no other Australians were injured.
He says the situation in Dili is calmer than yesterday but remains tense.
"Our embassy advised Australians registered with the embassy to remain indoors," he said.
"Australians in the affected areas were evacuated and we are continuing to monitor this situation very closely and the welfare of Australians in Dili is our top priority."
http://abc.net.au/news/justin/nat/newsnat-5dec2002-46.htm
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Send in the S & M Inspectors.
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This state banned street marchers for years.
http://sydney.indymedia.org/front.php3?article_id=24136&group=webcast
Internet crazies running rampant.
