Alleged attack on Irish UN worker under investigation

Australian and United Nations military police have launched an investigation into an alleged assault on an Irish UN worker in East Timor.

Tue, 23 Jul, 2002 - 15:19

Australian and United Nations military police have launched an investigation into an alleged assault on an Irish UN worker in East Timor.

A report into the incident said three armed Australian soldiers attacked and kicked the civilian worker in the car park of the UN peacekeeping headquarters in Dili.

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Courts Heathrow Place: East Timor Place: Dili Person: Irishman Organisation: UN Organisation: United Nations military police

<p>The calls were made in a submission to the Oireachtas justice committee which is considering the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026. Picture: iStock</p>

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