Press Releases

  • The United Nations welcomes the announcement of a new Government
    05 Jul 2008 - August 6, 2007, Dili – Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste and Head of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste, Mr. Atul Khare, welcomed the announcement this evening of a new Government resulting from the June 30 Legislative elections...
  • United Nations condemns violence in Dili
    05 Jul 2008 - August 7 2007, Dili – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste Atul Khare has condemned the sporadic violence in Dili following the announcement of the new Government yesterday afternoon. Mr Khare, who characterized the violence as sporadic and...
  • The UN Condemns violence in Baucau and Viqueque
    05 Jul 2008 - Dili, August 8, 2007 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste, Atul Khare, has strongly condemned the violence in Baucau and Viqueque over the past 24-hours.
    At least seven buildings in Baucau, including three government...
  • Police Arrests follow violence in Timor-Leste
    05 Jul 2008 - Dili, August 12 2007 - United Nations police in Timor-Leste have arrested 34 people in relation to the violence in the eastern part of the country over the past few days. In Baucau, 21 people have been arrested and charged with creating a public disturbance including blocking...
  • UNMIT Press Conference - 14 May 2008 – Near Verbatim Transcript
    05 Jul 2008 - UNMIT Spokesperson Allison Cooper: Thanks for joining us this morning. We are going to be talking about the Global Food Crisis and its effect in Timor-Leste, we will first hear from the Acting SRSG Finn Reske-Nielsen and we will then take your questions. Chana Opaskornkul of...
  • Political Leaders Condemn Violence in Timor-Leste
    05 Jul 2008 -
    In a meeting held at the United Nation's headquarters in Dili this morning, the leaders of all political parties in Timor-Leste have strongly condemned the violence that has troubled the new nation since Monday.
    The meeting was...
  • The United Nations strongly condemns attack on UN convoy in Baucau
    05 Jul 2008 - Dili, August 11 2007 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste has strongly condemned those behind an attack on a UN convoy travelling from Baucau to Viqueque.
    The ambush on three UN vehicles was perpetrated by a group of people...
  • Police Capture Alleged Rapist in Baucau
    05 Jul 2008 - DiIi, August 13, 2007 - United Nations Police (UNPol) and the National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL) have arrested a suspect in relation to an alleged rape in Baucau on Friday.
    Reports so far indicate that an 11 year old girl was raped by a 16 year old male...
  • Top officials meet over Security Sector Reform in Timor-Leste
    05 Jul 2008 - Dili, August 17, 2007 - The Head of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) has outlined four key areas to address in working towards the reform of the security sector in the nation. At a high level meeting in Dili this week, attended by senior leadership...
  • UNMIT assists Government of Timor-Leste to expedite humanitarian assistance
    05 Jul 2008 - Dili, Timor-Leste – In an effort to rapidly meet the humanitarian needs caused by the recent violent outbreaks in the eastern part of the country, the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) and its agencies have provided security and logistical assistance to...

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