Timor-Leste
Aktuelle Einsätze
UNMIT
United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UN-Geführt)
Beginn: 09/06
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ISF
International Stabilization Force (Sonstige)
Beginn: 05/06
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Neuseeland
Ramos Horta slams UN “hypocrisy” (15.09.2008)
(Quelle: BBC) East Timor's President Jose Ramos Horta has accused members of the UN Security Council of 'extraordinary hypocrisy'. He said small, post-conflict countries like his could not pursue justice blindly, as some UN states insist.
Rights abuses within police, defence forces - UN report (26.08.2008)
(Quelle: Irinnews) Timor-Leste is at a human rights crossroads and can either choose to build on progress achieved or turn back towards a more violent past, according to a report issued by the UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on 21 August.
Five-year development road map agreed by UN and Timor-Leste (08.08.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) The United Nations and Timor-Leste’s Government have embarked on a five-year programme to reduce poverty, consolidate democracy and provide basic social services for the people of the nation which the UN helped shepherd to independence in 2002.
UN mission welcomes truth panel’s findings on rights abuses (07.08.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Timor-Leste today welcomed a recent report on human rights abuses that took place during the country’s bloody struggle for independence in 1999. The mission, known as UNMIT, also urged the Governments of Timor-Leste and Indonesia to follow up on the recommendations in the report put out last month by the Commission of Truth and Friendship (CTF), established by the two countries in 2005.
Timorese institutions and people show resilience, Secretary-General reports (04.08.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) Timor-Leste’s institutions and people have shown impressive resilience after the violent attacks in February that almost claimed the life of the country’s President, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in his latest report on the work of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the tiny nation.
Ban hopes truth panel’s report will foster justice, reconciliation in Timor-Leste (15.07.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the commitment made by the Presidents of Indonesia and Timor-Leste to follow up on the final report of the panel set up to look into the violence that accompanied the latter’s bloody struggle for independence in 1999.
Indonesia regrets East Timor wrongs (15.07.2008)
(Quelle: BBC) Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has expressed 'remorse' for wrongs committed during East Timor's vote for independence in 1999. He made the statement as he received the final report of their two countries' Truth and Friendship Commission in the resort of Bali. The report details systematic crimes against humanity - and lays much of the blame at the door of Indonesia's army. But the leaders of both countries say they are interested in moving on.
Timor's Ramos-Horta takes UN rights job (26.06.2008)
(Quelle: Washington Post) President Jose Ramos-Horta, who narrowly escaped an assassination attempt by rebel soldiers earlier this year, has accepted the top U.N. human rights job, members of East Timor's parliament said Thursday. … He would replace Canadian Louise Arbour, who steps down as human rights commissioner at the end of June.
UN police eye East Timor handover (16.06.2008)
(Quelle: BBC) UN police in East Timor are considering returning responsibility to the local force earlier than planned following problems with a mentoring programme. East Timor's police force disintegrated in Dili during a spate of political violence two years ago. That violence prompted the return of UN security forces, with a mandate to vet and re-train the force. But since then the relationship between the two organisations has rapidly deteriorated.
Timor-Leste to review security sector with UN help (13.06.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) “The overall aim of the review is to strengthen the nation’s ability to protect itself, both internally and externally,” the UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) said in a statement. Security reform has been an important issue for the tiny South-East Asian country, which witnessed violent clashes that erupted in 2006 and, in February of this year, attacks on the Timorese President and Prime Minister.
Horta wants UN to stay in E Timor (12.05.2008)
(Quelle: BBC) The United Nations should stay in East Timor until at least 2012, President Jose Ramos Horta has said. He told the BBC there was still great potential instability and the country needed more time to organise its police and the economy.
Indonesia returns East Timor rebels (05.05.2008)
(Quelle: BBC) Four men accused of involvement in armed attacks on East Timor's president and prime minister have been extradited from Indonesia. Police escorted the men onto a plane in Jakarta, for the journey via Bali to East Timor's capital, Dili. The alleged rebels were arrested at two separate locations in Indonesia in the wake of the attacks in February.
East Timor rebel leader surrenders (29.04.2008)
(Quelle: BBC) The leader of a group of rebels accused of trying to assassinate East Timor's president has surrendered. Gastao Salsinha and 11 other rebels handed themselves in to Deputy Prime Minister Jose Luis Guterres at the government palace in the capital, Dili. Mr Guterres described the surrender as a 'historic moment' for East Timor.
Surrender ends troops' rebellion (29.04.2008)
(Quelle: BBC) The surrender of Gastao Salsinha brings an end to the armed insurrection that broke out two years ago in East Timor. It was Mr Salsinha who led nearly 600 disaffected soldiers - about a third of the army - to desert their posts in February 2006, complaining of discrimination against people from the west.
Australian troops in Timor-Leste return to pre-11 February 2008 levels (28.04.2008)
(Quelle: Reliefweb) Australia will withdraw the additional 200 troops deployed to Timor Leste following the attacks on 11 February on President Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Gusmao. This means a rifle company group from the Third Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment will not be replaced when it completes its tour of duty on 27 April.
East Timor lifts emergency rule (22.04.2008)
(Quelle: Asia-Pacific Daily Report) East Timorese lawmakers agreed on Tuesday (April 22) to lift a state of emergency in the country. According to Reuters, parliament speaker Fernando de Araujo said that East Timor's parliament voted to lift the emergency rule which was imposed in February following attacks on the country's top leaders.
Indonesia arrests East Timor rebels (18.04.2008)
(Quelle: BBC) Indonesia has said it has arrested three men suspected of involvement in the shooting of East Timor's President, Jose Ramos-Horta, in February. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said the suspects were all former Timorese soldiers who had crossed the border between the two countries illegally.
East Timor president returns home (17.04.2008)
(Quelle: BBC) The president of East Timor, Jose Ramos-Horta, has flown home, two months after being shot and seriously wounded by rebel soldiers.
Ramos-Horta hints at retirement (08.04.2008)
(Quelle: Al Jazeera) The president of East Timor, who survived an attempted assassination nearly two months ago, has hinted that he may be thinking of retirement. Jose Ramos-Horta, who was almost killed in a drive-by shooting by rebel soldiers outside his home in the capital, Dili, said he may not serve his full term in office, which is due to end in 2012.
East Timor militia leader released (08.04.2008)
(Quelle: BBC) The only pro-Indonesia militia leader to be convicted over the violence which engulfed East Timor in 1999 has been freed from jail. Eurico Guterres had been sentenced to 10 years for his role in the killings of 12 people as East Timor voted for independence from Indonesia. But judges in the Indonesia capital Jakarta overturned his conviction and freed him after two years in jail.
East Timor to use force against rebels – army (04.04.2008)
(Quelle: Reliefweb) East Timor will launch a military operation next week to capture fugitive rebel soldiers believed to have been involved in an assassination attempt on President Jose Ramos-Horta, the army chief said on Fridady. The operation, involving 2,000 troops and police, would be launched on Wednesday unless the rebels gave themselves up, said Brigadier-General Taur Matan Ruak.
Australia to help peace-building and disaster management in East Timor (04.04.2008)
(Quelle: Reliefweb) Australia will provide further support for peace-building efforts in East Timor and help improve long-term disaster management capacities. The Australian Government will provide $3 million to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to support key humanitarian priorities.
UN and partners appeal for $33.5 million for recovery efforts (31.03.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) The United Nations and non-governmental organizations working in Timor-Leste are seeking $33.5 million to help the country’s most vulnerable, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) and those most at risk from natural disasters.
East Timor extends state of emergency: UN (28.03.2008)
(Quelle: Reliefweb) East Timor has extended a state of emergency imposed after last month's attacks on its top two leaders, the UN police force stationed there said Friday. The state of emergency has been extended until April 22, the United Nations said in a statement, adding the security situation in East Timor was 'stable but fragile.'
East Timor leader criticises troops (28.03.2008)
(Quelle: BBC) East Timor's president has criticised Australian-led forces for failing to capture the rebels who shot him outside his home in Dili last month. Jose Ramos-Horta told for the first time how he inadvertently walked into an ambush and watched as a gunman lifted his rifle to shoot him. … Eight rebels have surrendered, while the hunt for other suspects continues.
East Timor extends state of emergency (25.03.2008)
(Quelle: Asia-Pacific Daily Report) On Sunday (March 23), East Timor extended the state of emergency in the country for another month.… According to the Associated Press (AP), East Timor's parliament voted for an extension on Sunday after an appeal by acting President Fernando Lasama de Araujo.… According to AP, de Araujo said the country was largely stable but that security in some western districts remained 'fragile.'
Visiting UN experts assess Timorese police and security sector (19.03.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) Led by UN Police Advisor Andrew Hughes, the team includes officials from the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), the UN Development Fund (UNIFEM), the International Centre for Transitional Justice, the UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT), and the National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL). … In addition to examining the progress made by the PNTL, the team will also consider how best to support the overall reform of the National Police and the wider security sector.
East Timor calls for international inquiry into assassination attempts (04.03.2008)
(Quelle: Asia-Pacific Daily Report) A senior rebel suspected of being involved in recent attacks on East Timor's (Timor-Leste) two top leaders surrendered on Sunday (March 2), East Timorese officials said. East Timor's parliament called for an international inquiry into the attacks. A resolution passed by lawmakers called for help from the UN to establish a commission to investigate the shootings. According to the Associated Press, Australian and American investigators working with the UN would lead the inquiry.
Timorese fugitive surrenders as UN mission continues for another year (25.02.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) The Security Council today extended for one more year the mandate of the mission it sent to help stabilize the fledgling nation of Timor-Leste in the wake of violent clashes in 2006. The 15-member body took that action, which had already been agreed upon in consultations, only hours after UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) announced the surrender of a fugitive belonging to an opposition militia accused of participating in that violence as well as attacks on the Timorese President and Prime Minister on 11 February.
East Timor extends emergency rule (22.02.2008)
(Quelle: BBC) East Timor's parliament has extended a state of emergency imposed after attacks on the nation's top leaders. The emergency rule, which will be in place for another 30 days, includes a ban on rallies and a night-time curfew.