Map of East Timor  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Alexander Downer (  Mayo, Liberal told parliament on Tuesday that the government has received fresh reports of violence in East Timor. Mr  Downer told the Australian House of Representatives that he has received fresh reports of violence breaking out in parts of the East Timorese capital Dili as well as other parts of the nation. According to the Australian Deparment of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), there were shoot outs near Becora and Fatuahi on Tuesday involving the East Timorese military and militia. Violence broke out in East Timor in April , 2006 following the dismissal of 585 East Timorese soldiers for deserting. On April 28, 2006, five people were killed in violent clashes in Dili. An independent commission has been setup by the East timorese government to investigate complaints by the dismissed soldiers. Mr  Downer urged the commission to "conclude it's work quickly as a first step to the resolution of the current crisis". Mr  Downer said that he had made it clear to the East Timorese government that Australia will assist in East Timor if requested. He said that the Australian military have a rapid response team, consisiting of naval ships, aircraft and troops deployed in Northern Australia ready to go to East Timor if requested.
Map of East Timor On Tuesday Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Alexander Downer ( Division of Mayo, Liberal ) told parliament that the government has received fresh reports of violence in East Timor. Mr . Downer told the Australian House of Representatives that he has received fresh reports of violence erupting in parts of the East Timorese capital , Dili, as well as other parts of the nation. According to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), there were shootouts near Becora and Fatuahi on Tuesday involving the East Timorese military and militia. Violence erupted in East Timor in April 2006 following the dismissal of 585 East Timorese soldiers for deserting. On April 28, 2006, five people were killed in violent clashes in Dili. An independent commission has been setup by the East Timorese government to investigate complaints by the dismissed soldiers. Mr . Downer urged the commission to "conclude its work quickly as a first step to the resolution of the current crisis". Mr . Downer said that he had made it clear to the East Timorese government that Australia will assist in East Timor if requested. He said that the Australian military have a rapid response team, consisting of naval ships, aircraft and troops deployed in Northern Australia ready to go to East Timor if requested.
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