UNMIT
United Nations Mission in Timor-Leste
UNMIT
United Nations Mission in Timor-Leste

Closure of UNMIT

The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste completed its mandate on 31 December 2012. The establishment of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) was preceded by a number of other UN operations or missions deployed in Timor-Leste beginning in 1999.

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Timor Leste and the United Nations: Building on Stability (English, Portuguese and Tetum)

  • 18 July 2025

United Nations Mission in Timor-Leste

The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) was established by Security Council resolution 1704 of 25 August 2006. UNMIT supported Timor-Leste’s stability, democratic governance, police and justice sector reform, and human rights.