DILI not so safe... and other East Timor Warning Or Danger Tips

Timor has just come out of a bloody war and occupation period, where indonesian armed forces caused the death of one third of the whole population. In my travel. from 1999 u can read about the last stage of Timor's dramatic history.
East Timor is now safe, very few attacks on foreigners by impoverished youth at night have been reported the last years.
Since May last year (2006) random violence in the streets of the capital Dili has shocked the inhabitants and foreigners alike... Houses and shops, even a hotel were arsoned. Pity that East Timors capital follows the trend of all capitals of the world, less social contact among the people makes it less safe...
The recent presidential elections were completed without any serious violence so many of us are optimistic that the worst maybe over....
Check Australian safety warnings for travellers before travelling!

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