Following the outbreak of violence in 2006, then East Timorese Foreign Minister, José Ramos Horta, asked for troops and police to be sent from Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Portugal to help calm unrest around Dili.
Setelah kerusuhan tahun 2006, Menteri Luar Negeri Timor Leste, José Ramos Horta, meminta bantuan tentara dan polisi dari Australia, Selandia Baru, Malaysia, dan Portugal untuk meredam ketegangan di kota Dili.