East Timor Security Tightens

Above: Civilian being checked

According to Reuters, East Timor police have detained more than 200 civilians in Dili, East Timor, for breaking the recently imposed emergency curfew law.

Public meetings and protests are also banned during this time. All citizens must stay home between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

“More than 200 people were detained by police for investigation purposes. These people did not follow the state regulation and were walking around the city at night,” said police operations commander Mateus Fernandes in a statement.