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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.

Momentum: Timor-Leste forges a vibrant future

Momentum: Timor-Leste forges a vibrant future

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  • Introduction
  • Message from the Secretary-General of the United Nations
  • Message from Acting Special Representative in Timor-Leste Finn Reske-Nielsen
  • Special Representatives of the Secretary-General
  • Timor-Leste’s history at a glance
  • Timeline of UN Missions in Timor-Leste
  • Map of Timor-Leste
  • Vision
  • Space
  • Voice
  • Trust
  • Confidence
  • Arte Moris - Young artists in Timor-Leste
  • Capacity Building
  • Culture
  • Elections
  • Firefighters
  • Geography
  • Graffiti
  • Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
  • Leadership
  • News media
  • Securing the peace
  • Sport
  • Videos: Timor-Leste Districts
  • Videos: Vision
  • Videos: Space
  • Videos: Voice
  • Videos: Trust
  • Videos: Confidence

    • Geography

    Momentum: Timor-Leste forges a vibrant future

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    Explore Timor-Leste

    Lush green mountains against a clear blue sky
    UNMIT / Martine Perret
    Aerial view of mountains near Same district. 8 May 2007.
    Aerial view of a peninsula surrounded by water and covered in lush, greenery. Atop the peninsula is a statue or memorial.
    UNMIT / Martine Perret
    Cristo-Rei is a 27-metre tall statue of Jesus above the capital city, Dili, at the end of the Fatucama peninsula. 8 July 2007.
    Aerial view of Mount Ramelau. The mountain is covered in lush greenery with clouds surrounding it.
    UNMIT / Martine Perret
    Mount Ramelau, at 2,964 metres, is the highest peak of Timor-Leste. 30 June 2007
    Aerial view of rice fields in Timor-Leste
    UNMIT / Martine Perret
    Aerial view of rice fields near Baucau. 30 July 2007.
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    Nino Konis Santana protected area includes part of the Coral Triangle, one of the world's most biologically diverse coral reefs • Martine Perret, 30/7/2008
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    Nino Konis Santana protected area includes part of the Coral Triangle, one of the world's most biologically diverse coral reefs • Martine Perret, 30/7/2008
    Aerial view of the capital city of Timor-Leste, Dili
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    Aerial view of the capital city Dili.
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    Aerial view of the Oecusse exclave • Martine Perret, 12/12/2008
    Six pelicans standing on a sandbar in a river.
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    Lake Tasi-tolu, the most important wetland in Timor-Leste, hosts pelicans and many other birds. 19 December 2009.
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    Tasi-tolu includes three permanent shallow saline lakes. 19 December 2009.
    Aerial view of a canopy of trees
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    Aerial view of the mountains between Ainaro and Dili • Martine Perret, 3/6/2009
    Aerial view of the Manatuto river.
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    Aerial view of the Manatuto river. 8 October 2009.
    Aerial view of rice fields in Maliana subdistrict of Timor-Leste.
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    Aerial view of rice fields in Maliana subdistrict. 25 March 2011.
    Timor Sea during the rainy season
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    Timor Sea during the rainy season. 25 March 2011.
    Atauro Island, situated 25 kilometres north of Dili, Timor Leste
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    Atauro Island, situated 25 kilometres north of Dili, is a destination for eco-tourism and scuba diving. 9 June 2008.
    Virgin Mary statue attracts pilgrims to Mount Ramelau
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    Virgin Mary statue attracts pilgrims to Mount Ramelau. 20 September 2009.
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    • 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.