Press releases

  • UNMIT Launches Human Rights report on Timor-Leste
    05 Jul 2008 - Dili: 8 November, 2007 - A human rights report released today found that the citizens of Timor-Leste enjoy a range of human rights including freedom of speech, freedom to criticise the government, freedom of assembly and freedom of religion. However, in a number of areas, challenges remain to guaranteeing the fulfilment of human rights.
  • EU Pledges Continued Support for Timor-Leste
    05 Jul 2008 - Dili, 19 November, 2007 - The European Union has reaffirmed its support for Timor-Leste, and the role of the United Nations in its future, during meetings in Brussels last week.
  • Successful Weapons’ Recovery Operation Concludes in Dili
    05 Jul 2008 - Dili, 26 November 2007 - United Nations police officers working alongside their Timorese counterparts, and assisted by the International Security Forces (ISF) have completed a successful weapons recovery operation in the Dili district of Bairro Pite. The district is a problematic area and often the site of fighting between gangs and recently, police and army officers have seen weapons being used during fights.
  • UNMIT Welcomes the Security Council to Timor-Leste
    05 Jul 2008 - Dili, 27 November 2007 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Atul Khare has welcomed a Security Council delegation to Timor-Leste noting that the visit is an important expression of the international community's commitment to the nascent nation.
  • Security Council concludes its visit to Timor-Leste
    05 Jul 2008 -
    A Security Council Delegation has concluded its visit to Timor-Leste having met with a wide variety of Timorese across the country and having gained a first hand view of the challenges facing the young nation.
  • The national police assume greater policing authority in Timor-Leste
    05 Jul 2008 - Dili, February 4, 2008 - The United Nations Police (UNPol) will begin today to progressively transfer authority to the National Police of Timor-Leste by giving the PNTL command of three police posts in Dili.
  • UN Meets FRETILIN to discuss reform of the Security Sector
    05 Jul 2008 - Dili, February 5, 2008 - The senior leadership of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) have met FRETILIN's leadership to discuss the reform of the security sector.
  • A Shooting Has Taken Place At The House Of President Jose Ramos-Horta In Dili
    05 Jul 2008 - Dili, February 11, 2008 – A shooting has taken place at the house of President Jose Ramos-Horta in Dili. Several injuries were sustained and the President is currently receiving medical attention. The United Nations Integrated Mission (UNMIT) in Timor-Leste regrets that such incidents have taken place. Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao is safely in his office and is currently coordinating with UNMIT and international forces.
  • Political Leaders Condemn Monday Attacks
    05 Jul 2008 - Dili – 14 February, 2008 - In a meeting held at the United Nation's headquarters in Dili this morning, the leaders of Timor-Leste's political parties strongly condemned the attacks on Monday 11 February.
  • The Australian Prime Minister meets UN Special Representative in Dili
    05 Jul 2008 - Dili – 15 February, 2008 During a quick visit to Dili today, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd met briefly with Special Representative of the Secretary-General Atul Khare.

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