In recent weeks four youth from Oecusse selling food in Rai Kosu were attacked.

The Fretilin leader called for a thorough police investigation into the violent and discriminating behavior.

Alkatiri said all people of Timor-Leste had a right to move freely around the country and earn a livelihood.

  "Oecusse people must have freedom of movement,” Alkatiri told reporters on Saturday. “No one must forbid the freedom of people."