Press Releases

  • UNMIT Welcomes the Signing of the Code of Conduct for the 2007 Presidential Elections
    07 Jul 2008 - Dili, March 16, 2007 - At a ceremony in Dili this afternoon, the head of the UN Integrated Mission in Timor Leste (UNMIT) said the signing of a Code of Conduct for the April 9 election will help to ensure that the elections are free, fair, transparent and peaceful. The Code of...
  • Ceremony marks UNMIT’s formal arrangement for permanent police post
    07 Jul 2008 - Dili: March 26, 2007-–A ceremony held today marked the inauguration of the Bairro Pite Police Post, formalising arrangements previously made between UNMIT and the Government to establish a permanent police presence in some of the most troubled areas of Dili. To curb ongoing...
  • Presidential Campaigning is Proceeding Well
    07 Jul 2008 - The UN's Special Representative in Timor Leste said the absence of reported serious incidents midway through the presidential campaign is a direct tribute to the people of Timor Leste who are clearly manifesting their commitment to a peaceful democratic process. Mr Atul Khare...
  • UN Confident that Elections will be Free of Violence
    07 Jul 2008 - Dili April 2, 2007 - Security for the presidential election is progressing well as United Nations police officers (UNPol) in coordination with the National Police of Timor Leste (PNTL) move to the second phase of their security plan for April the 9th. Under phase two of...
  • The Importance of Electoral Observation
    07 Jul 2008 - Dili, 03 April 2007 – A significant number of national and international observers will watch over the electoral process in the lead up and during the presidential elections on April 9. Almost 1,900 National Observers from more than 50 Timorese organisations have registered to...
  • Logistics in place for second round of Presidential Elections
    07 Jul 2008 - May 7, 2007 Dili, Timor-Leste –The distribution of polling material across Timor Leste's 13 districts continues today with the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste (UNMIT) providing logistical support to the national authorities charged with running the second round...
  • Rogerio Lobato’s Appeal Dismissed
    07 Jul 2008 - UNMIT has welcomed the unfolding of the judicial process over the past few months in the ongoing case of the Former Minister for Interior, Rogerio Lobato. Justice is a pre-requisite for reconciliation and stability. Lobato was one of number of individuals who were recommended...
  • UNMIT’s road safety awareness campaign continues
    07 Jul 2008 - As part of an ongoing road safety awareness campaign, UNPol has moved to remind people about the rules regarding appropriate documentation when driving vehicles anywhere in Timor Leste. In accordance with the applicable laws vehicle drivers should have a driver's license, a...
  • UN says it won’t tolerate violence
    07 Jul 2008 - 16 May 2007, Dili: The UN's top envoy in Timor-Leste has expressed his concern over signs of a resurgence of gang fighting and mob violence in the nation's capital, Dili, in the past 24 hours. The fighting, which included rock-throwing and arson, occurred yesterday between 6.30...
  • UNMIT Welcomes the Signing of the Political Accord ahead of the June 30 Election
    07 Jul 2008 - Dili, May 28, 2007 - The head of the UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) has welcomed the signing of a document that harnesses the collective will of all political parties to a free and fair June 30 election. Importantly, the Political Party Accord also covers basic...

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