The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste completed its mandate on 31 December 2012. Find out more about the closure in our Fact Sheet and by visiting the Momentum website which pays tribute to the Timorese achievements and marks the departure of UN peacekeepers.
30 Jan 2012 -
Dili, 30 January 2012 — Staff from Timor-Leste's National Directorate for Community Conflict Prevention (DNPCC) are learning the skills they need to record, analyse and use information to help decision makers better manage and prevent conflict in the country.
Dili, 26 January 2012 - A United Nations delegation arrived today in Timor-Leste to learn more about the situation in the country and the support that Timor-Leste would like to receive from the UN after the proposed withdrawal of UNMIT in December 2012. The visit is in line with the Joint Transition Plan signed by President José Ramos-Horta, Prime Minster Xanana Gusmão, and UN Special Representative Ameerah Haq.
12 Dec 2011 - Dili, 10 December 2011 - The United Nations deeply regrets the traffic accident that occurred near Obrigado Barracks in the early morning of Saturday 10 December involving an UN vehicle and a motorcycle.
As a result of the collision two men travelling on the motorcycle died.
PNTL is investigating the accident. The UN is cooperating fully in the investigation.
Dili, 10 December 2011 - The United Nations deeply regrets the traffic accident that occurred near Obrigado Barracks in the early morning of Saturday 10 December involving an UN vehicle and a motorcycle.
As a result of the collision two men travelling on the motorcycle died.
01 Dec 2011 - Dili, 1 December 2011 - The Government of Norway will support the consolidation of a democratic society in Timor-Leste based on legitimate institutions elected through free, transparent and fair elections in 2012. The Government of Norway has signed an agreement to provide US $650,000 to UNDP, UN Women and UNICEF.
25 Nov 2011 - Flagship report from UN's new organization for women recognizes progress, but calls on governments to take urgent action to end the injustices that keep women poorer and less powerful than men in every country in the world
24 November 2011, UN Women Timor-Leste:
22 Nov 2011 - Dili, 22 November 2011 - Timor-Leste continues to invest in measures to minimise the effects of disasters, the United Nations top disaster risk reduction official said during a three day visit to the country.
"Timor-Leste is working hard to respond more effectively to natural disasters," said the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, Margareta Wahlström.
Dili, 3 November 2011 - The Global 2011 Human Development Report "Sustainability and Equity: A Better Future for All" was launched by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Copenhagen today.
18 Oct 2011 - Dili, 18 October 2011 - Specialised teams from PNTL and UNPOL today disposed of 19 pieces of unexploded ordnance, including mortars, hand grenades and artillery.
The safe disposal of unexploded ordnance is critical to the safety of the Timorese people and requires expert knowledge and skills. Tragically, last week in Baucau two men died, and another was seriously injured, as they tried to handle an unexploded ordnance that they had uncovered.
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22 Nov 2011 - Dili, 22 November 2011 - Timor-Leste continues to invest in measures to minimise the effects of disasters, the United Nations top disaster risk reduction official said during a three day visit to the country. "Timor-Leste is working hard to respond more effectively to natural disasters," said the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, Margareta Wahlström.
18 Oct 2011 - Dili, 18 October 2011 - Specialised teams from PNTL and UNPOL today disposed of 19 pieces of unexploded ordnance, including mortars, hand grenades and artillery. The safe disposal of unexploded ordnance is critical to the safety of the Timorese people and requires expert knowledge and skills. Tragically, last week in Baucau two men died, and another was seriously injured, as they tried to handle an unexploded ordnance that they had uncovered.