Dili, November 07, 2026 [Media Democracia] – Chief of Staff General FALINTIL-Forsa Defeza Timor-Leste (F-FDTL), Lieutenant-General Domingos Raul “Falur Rate Laek”, confirmed that F-FDTL members involved in the case of physical aggression against the community in Liquipini have been processed according to the law in force in Timor-Leste.
He affirmed that, this case is not only treated in the administrative scope of F-FDTL, but the members involved must also respond to the legal process according to the legal procedure applied.
Earlier, on November 1, 2026, there was an incident of physical aggression between F-FDTL members and some communities in Liquiça Municipality, which became viral on social media.
“This process has gone according to the law in force. In the administrative field, we must take a position and apply administrative measures. Even if they send to court to respond to the process, we are all under the law,” said Falur Rate Laek to journalists, after a meeting with the Secretary of State for Toponymy and Urban Organization, Quarterly. F-FDTL, Friday (06/11/2026).
He informed, the day before, the Minister of Social Solidarity and Inclusion, Verónica das Dores, also provided information to him about other issues involving F-FDTL members in the community.
“This process is underway. Not only this case, there are other cases as well. The Minister of Social Solidarity and Inclusion came to inform me that there are some forces that conduct exercises in the community area, but did not give prior information to the communities.
In this opportunity, Falur also appealed to all F-FDTL members to, when there is a problem or conflict with the community, find ways to resolve through dialogue and follow legal procedures.
He emphasized, all people involved in the problem, both victims and perpetrators, must be treated according to the law and fair process, in order to find a solution to the problem that arises.
“My message is, everyone, both victims and perpetrators, must be put in their place.When problems occur, we must find ways to solve the problem according to existing procedures and legalities, to contribute to the solution,” he concluded.
Reporting: Pedrito & Estefánia Cardoso
Photo: Estefania