10th Anniversary - Restoration of Independence
Thousands of Timorese citizens celebrate the inauguration of Taur Matan Ruak and the 10th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence.
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.