David Wimhurst
David Wimhurst
maintain people security thousands
We have all our security people out there to maintain order. When you get thousands of people on the streets, things can get unpredictable.
attention came draw situations violence
We came in here unarmed. We've been in these situations before. I draw your attention back to those who are responsible for this violence and those who are responsible for controlling this violence, and they are not doing that.
fired injure shots warning
We fired two warning shots into the air, and we didn't injure anyone.
checked forensic laboratory ourselves somewhat task
We don't ourselves have forensic capability. We have checked in Freetown, and there is no forensic laboratory available, which makes our task somewhat difficult.
basis provide soldiers troop voluntary withdraw
Troop contributors do provide soldiers on a voluntary basis and they can withdraw them when they feel it's appropriate.
huge outside people polling thousands waiting
We have tens of thousands of people outside some polling stations, huge numbers. Sometimes they get unruly, but most are waiting patiently.
area continue cover soldiers
We have (enough) soldiers so we can continue to cover the area they were patrolling.
armed attacking forces morning mountains piece received refugee third top
We were told at 11:30 this morning that the militias and the TNI -- the armed forces -- were attacking the refugees. We have just received a third piece of information, from another refugee in that area, who's on the top of the mountains overlooking Dare.
deeply line victim victims
We are deeply saddened by this, and it's one more victim in a long line of victims this territory's seen.
choice convinced elections held incidents quite schedule
We're quite convinced the elections will be held on schedule and will unfold, we hope, with no incidents so that everyone can make their choice democratically and freely.