Fed: Rudd shocked by attack on East Timorese president =3

AAP General News (Australia)
02-11-2008
Fed: Rudd shocked by attack on East Timorese president =3

"For there to be a co-ordinated attempt to assassinate the democratically elected leadership
of a close neighbour and friend of Australia's is a deep and disturbing development,"

Mr Rudd said.

"This government, the Australian government, will stand resolutely with the democratically-elected
government at this time of crisis, hence our decision in response to their request to
dispatch additional ADF personnel and additional police forces as well at this time."

Mr Rudd said the security situation on the ground was stable.

"The security situation on the ground is currently assessed as stable, but this could
change quickly as events unfold," Mr Rudd said.

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