Saying that it had acted in a "rapid, firm, and responsible manner," the UN Security Council praised Timor-Leste for its quick and effective response to the assassination attempts last February against President José Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão.
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.