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| F-FDTL hand over their martial arts attributes to the State. Photo: Lirio Fonseca |
Renova Timor - The Timorese Defence Force (F-FDTL) has initiated the handing over of martial arts attributes to the state as a sign of its seriousness in banning martial arts activities in the country. The handover takes place at the F-FDTL headquarter in Fatuhada, Dili today (4 October 2013). This handover took place after strong pressures from the Military's leader, Major General Lere Anan Timor, to his members to detest martial arts and violent activities in the country. The General who is known for single minded and straight-forward person, warned the military members either to leave martial arts group or leave the Defence Force. The military commander also urged the National Policy (PNTL) to handover their martial arts attributes to their leaders to show their neutrality in serving as the defender of the State.
Martial arts groups such as PST, SH, KORK and Kera have been accused of sporadic violence in the country's capital, Dili. Prior to the elections last year, the then AMP government issued a resolution banning martial arts activities in the country. The resolution was extended in July this year but it did not take effect because allegedly some Military and the Police members are involved or behind the martial arts groups.
Despite the government's heavy hand on martial arts activities, violence continues to take place in several suburbs of Dili. Last month, 3 people were wounded and one died of youth attacks. The Police have been heavily criticised for being slow to respond to the situation but nevertheless the criminals were captured the situation is under control.
This F-FDTL initiative is a sign of stability and seriousness of the government to provide peace, development and prosperity to its people.
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