Press releases

  • Political Leaders Condemn Violence in Timor-Leste
    05 Jul 2008 -
    In a meeting held at the United Nation's headquarters in Dili this morning, the leaders of all political parties in Timor-Leste have strongly condemned the violence that has troubled the new nation since Monday.
  • The United Nations strongly condemns attack on UN convoy in Baucau
    05 Jul 2008 - Dili, August 11 2007 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste has strongly condemned those behind an attack on a UN convoy travelling from Baucau to Viqueque.
  • Police Capture Alleged Rapist in Baucau
    05 Jul 2008 - DiIi, August 13, 2007 - United Nations Police (UNPol) and the National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL) have arrested a suspect in relation to an alleged rape in Baucau on Friday.
    Reports so far indicate that an 11 year old girl was raped by a 16 year old male in an orphanage in Baguia. The suspect was arrested on August 11 and then escaped but surrendered again to police later in the day.
  • Top officials meet over Security Sector Reform in Timor-Leste
    05 Jul 2008 - Dili, August 17, 2007 - The Head of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) has outlined four key areas to address in working towards the reform of the security sector in the nation.
  • UNMIT assists Government of Timor-Leste to expedite humanitarian assistance
    05 Jul 2008 - Dili, Timor-Leste – In an effort to rapidly meet the humanitarian needs caused by the recent violent outbreaks in the eastern part of the country, the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) and its agencies have provided security and logistical assistance to the Government of Timor-Leste to deliver urgently needed food and resources.
  • Timor-Leste making progress in overcoming last year’s crisis, says Ban Ki-moon
    05 Jul 2008 - 4 September 2007 – Despite the recent flare-up of tensions following the announcement of a new Government, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has commended Timor-Leste on overcoming the crisis of last year that led to the bolstering of the United Nations presence in the country which it helped shepherd to independence in 2002.
  • Head of UN Mission in Timor-Leste Briefs the Security Council
    05 Jul 2008 - Dili, September 11, 2007 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste, Atul Khare, briefed the Security Council in New York on Monday 10 September on the situation in the country and the work of the UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) The Council met to discuss the Report of the Secretary-General on Timor-Leste which was issued to the Council last week and to hear a statement of the Nation's new Foreign Minister Zacarias da Costa.
  • “Railos” arrested in Timor-Leste
    05 Jul 2008 - Dili, October 3, 2007 - The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) has confirmed that Vicente do Conceicao, alias "Railos" was arrested early this morning at his residence near Liquica. He was arrested pursuant to an arrest warrant issued on September 13, 2007 for his alleged role in the events of 24 and 25 May 2006.
  • The UN in Timor-Leste Celebrates the 62nd birthday of the United Nations
    05 Jul 2008 - The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) is proud to announce the celebration of the 62nd anniversary of the United Nations on Wednesday 24 October.
  • UN staff member testifies before Court in Timor-Leste
    05 Jul 2008 - Today, the United Nations police officer, Nuno Anaia, will testify at the Dili District Court trial for the shooting deaths of eight PNTL officers on the 25 May 2006. The testimony has been made possible because the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, at the recommendation of his Special Representative for Timor-Leste, Atul Khare, has waived the immunity that Mr Anaia enjoys as a staff member of the United Nations.

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