Closure of UNMIT

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.

January

A young girl carries her brother to the water well in Maubara. Photo by UNMIT/Bernardino Soares

A schoolgirl from Mehara stands in front of two traditional houses. Photo by UNMIT/Martine Perret

Passengers from a local Mikrolet in Dili watch the rain. Photo by UNMIT/Martine Perret

Aerial photo of Jaco Island in the Konis Santana National Park. Photo by UNMIT/Martine Perret

A farmer from Oecusse checks her harvest. Photo by UNMIT/Martine Perret

Portrait of a UN Police officer from Romania. Photo by UNMIT/Martine Perret

Portrait of a young couple from Tutuala. Photo by UNMIT/Martine Perret

A UN peacekeeper in Metinaro. Photo by UNMIT/Martine Perret

Children play on the anchor of the Oecusse ferry. Photo by UNMIT/Martine Perret

Portrait of a man dressed traditionally in Ainaro. Photo by UNMIT/Martine Perret

Two fishermen laughing in Dili. Photo UNMIT/Martine Perret

On 13 January, President Ramos-Horta signed the Presidential Decree announcing 17 March as the date

A family from Ainaro walk home under the rain. Photo by UNMIT/Martine Perret

Portrait of a woman from Ermera resting after work in her field. Photo by UNMIT/Martine Perret

Staff of Timorese NGO Estrela+ plan community awareness advocacy activities on HIV issues at the Dro

Marciana Cardoso of Suai weaving Tais, a family tradition and a way to earn extra money. Photo by UN

A potter displays his wares in Manatuto. Photo by UNMIT/Bernardino Soares

A girl from Suai carries goods on her head as she returns home from the market. Photo by UNMIT/Berna

A man working on construction of a church in Suai Covalima. Photo by UNMIT/Bernardino Soares

During a traditional engagement ceremony, a Luhu is past to the bride-to-be. Photo by UNMIT/Bernardi

Madalena from Salele in the Suai district draws water from a well. Photo by UNMIT/Bernardino Soares