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.

Timorese vote in their third presidential elections in 10 years

19 Mar 2012

Timorese vote in their third presidential elections in 10 years

Dili, 16 March 2012 - The people of Timor-Leste are gearing up to vote in presidential elections this Saturday.

The people of the Southeast Asian nation of Timor Leste are voting in their third presidential election since the country gained its independence 10 years ago.

For the first time, the Timorese are managing the entire electoral process with the UN playing a supporting role.

Donn Bobb reports.

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