UN congratulates Timor-Leste for peaceful and orderly run-off poll (16.04.2012)

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and his top envoy in Timor-Leste have congratulated the people of the country on the successful holding today of the second round of the presidential election. … Francisco Guterres faced off against Jose Maria de Vasconcelos in today’s poll, which followed the first round held on 17 March.

Timor to hold second-round vote after Ramos-Horta loss (19.03.2012)

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East Timor's second presidential ballot as a free nation will see two former guerrilla fighters face off in another round of voting, after Nobel peace laureate Jose Ramos-Horta lost his re-election bid.

UN-supported resource centres open to all presidential candidates (02.03.2012)

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The United Nations is hosting five resource centres where presidential candidates can access facilities to help plan their campaigns, hold meetings and get information on the election process.

Security Council extends mission in Timor-Leste (24.02.2012)

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The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) at current levels until 31 December and endorsed its phased drawdown in accordance with the Government’s wishes, conditions on the ground and following the successful completion of the 2012 electoral process.

New report of the Secretary-General on UNMIT (23.02.2012)

(Source:S/2012/43)

It covers major developments in Timor-Leste and the implementation of the Mission’s mandate since 20 September 2011.

Timor-Leste has made significant progress towards peace and stability – UN envoy (22.02.2012)

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Timor-Leste has made significant progress in strengthening national peace and stability, the United Nations envoy for the country told the Security Council today, noting that preparations for presidential elections next month and legislative polls later in the year are going smoothly.

Timor-Leste’s elections: leaving behind a violent past? – new ICG briefing (21.02.2012)

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“Timor-Leste’s Elections: Leaving Behind a Violent Past?”, the latest briefing from the International Crisis Group, provides a snapshot political briefing in advance of presidential polls to be held on 17 March and parliamentary elections due in late June, and examines potential security risks.

Concluding its work, UN refugee agency closes office in Timor-Leste (13.01.2012)

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The United Nations refugee agency has closed its office in the Timor-Leste capital, Dili, after more than 12 years, a move hailed by national leaders as a sign that the country had overcome most of the humanitarian problems it has faced in its recent history.

UN envoy reports political, social and security advances in Timor-Leste (22.11.2011)

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Timor-Leste is making significant progress in consolidating its social, security and political stability despite a number of challenges, a senior United Nations said today, noting that presidential and legislative elections slated for next year will be key milestones in that process. … Ms. Haq said preparations for the phasing out of UNMIT are under way, and that she had in September signed a joint transition plan with Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão to guide the transition.

Community leaders are the most trusted source of information in Timor-Leste – UN study (11.10.2011)

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A United Nations study shows that although access to radio, television and newspapers has increased throughout Timor-Leste, community leaders are still the most trusted source of public information. The study was commissioned by the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) to help the United Nations, Government of Timor-Leste and non-governmental organizations design more effective communication strategies and provide up-to-date information on the Timorese people’s access to information.

Testing times for East Timor as polls loom (12.09.2011)

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East Timor's fragile stability will be tested in coming months as the country's political and business elite manoeuvre ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections in 2012. Some foreign businessmen are already talking quietly about quitting the country during the election build-up, amid widely held fears of turmoil and possible violence.

East Timor tells UN to get out (20.05.2011)

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The East Timorese prime minister has lashed out at the United Nations mission in East Timor, saying it should leave the country. In a fiery response to a UN-leaked document accusing him of being an obstacle to democracy, Xanana Gusmao proposed the UN mission in East Timor be wound up and its staff be sent to the Middle East to support democracy there.

New ICG report: Timor-Leste: reconciliation and return from Indonesia (21.04.2011)

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Security handover on track, says UN (12.04.2011)

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Timor-Leste is on course to take on full security responsibilities after national forces officially assumed policing at end-March, according to the UN.

Timorese force assumes full policing duties from UN mission (27.03.2011)

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The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Timor-Leste on Sunday handed over policing duties to the country's national force, which will be fully responsible for maintaining law and order nationwide beginning tomorrow.

Security Council extends UN mission in Timor-Leste for another year (24.02.2011)

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The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Timor-Leste for another year so that it can continue to assist the fledgling nation consolidate peace, democracy and the rule of law, as well as support the preparations for the parliamentary and presidential elections planned for 2012.

Timor-Leste continues to consolidate peace and development, says UN envoy (22.02.2011)

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With Timor-Leste continuing to consolidate peace and stability and promote development, the United Nations is already planning for the end of a mission in the once troubled country that could serve as an example for other operations, a senior UN official said today.

Ban cites continuing need for UN police support for Timor-Leste (02.02.2011)

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While the Timorese national police are resuming primary policing responsibilities in more districts of the country, there is a continued need for a United Nations police presence to support the fledgling institution, says Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

New report of the Secretary-General on the UN Mission (25.01.2011)

(Source:S/2011/32)

East Timor hits out at UN report (04.01.2011)

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East Timor has criticised the UN Development Programme over a draft report that accuses the government of not doing enough to tackle poverty and prosecute war criminals.

Time for the UN to step back – new ICG briefing (15.12.2010)

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The size of the policing contingent of the UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) should be sharply reduced to prepare for the peace operation’s eventual end and encourage the country to assume full responsibility for ensuring its own security and future stability. “Timor-Leste: Time for the UN to Step Back”, the latest briefing from the International Crisis Group, examines recent developments in police reform and the broader justice and security sectors and recommends the UN reduce the size of its policing contingent.

Top UN envoy highlights progress towards stability and security (19.10.2010)

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Timor-Leste is on an important transition path to overcome the political and institutional weaknesses that resulted in the bloody unrest of 2006, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for the country said today.

Timorese police resume responsibility from UN for key security bodies (28.09.2010)

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The Timorese national police force today resumed primary responsibility for the fledgling nation’s Immigration Department, Border Patrol Unit and Interpol Office from the United Nations as the gradual transfer of security functions continues.

Timorese force takes over policing duties from UN in eighth district (11.09.2010)

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The Timorese national police force on Friday resumed primary policing responsibilities in Ermera, the eighth district to be handed over from the United Nations since the gradual transfer of security functions began in May 2009. … The resumption process is being implemented jointly by the Government and UNMIT on a district-by-district basis … .

Timorese police resume primary duties in another district (07.09.2010)

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The national police of Timor-Leste have resumed primary responsibility for the conduct of operations in another district of the South-East Asian nation, where it will be led by the country’s first female district commander.

Timor-Leste police resume control of second largest city from UN (16.04.2010)

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The United Nations handed over formal control today of policing operations in Baucau, Timor-Leste’s second largest city, to national police as part of an ongoing strategy to lessen the Organization’s direct control over the country’s nascent security operations.

UN continues transfer of functions to national police (13.04.2010)

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The United Nations has handed back policing responsibilities to Timor-Leste in a fifth district as part of the gradual transfer of the functions it assumed in 2006 after a wave of deadly violence shook the newly independent country.

UN hails milestone as Timorese police celebrate tenth anniversary (29.03.2010)

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The National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL), which was set up by the United Nations in the wake of the country's vote for independence, has celebrated its 10th anniversary, making it one of the oldest institutions in the fledgling South-East Asian nation.

Security Council extends UN mission for another year (26.02.2010)

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The Security Council today extend for another year the mandate of the United Nations mission working to promote peace, stability and development in Timor-Leste.

New UN envoy assesses progress made by Timorese police force (29.01.2010)

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On her first district visits since assuming the top United Nations post in Timor-Leste, Ameerah Haq this week saw first-hand the strides made by the Timorese police force, who are gradually assuming responsibility from the world body’s peacekeeping force.