Timor-Leste Conflict
Timor-Leste Conflict
The 2006 East Timorese crisis began as a conflict between elements of the military of East Timor over discrimination within the military, and expanded to general violence throughout the country, centred in the capital Dili. The crisis prompted a military intervention by several other countries and led to the resignation of the Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri. The crisis arose out of a dispute within the military of East Timor (F-FDTL), when soldiers from the western part of the country claimed that... read more
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Peacekeepers Honored
From Manila Bulletin Dated 28 January 2012 MANILA, Philippines — The outgoing batch of the Philippine United Nations Police (UNPOL) Contingent in Timor-Leste was recently honored in a "Medal Parade" in recognition of their service to the peacekeeping efforts of the UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). The...
Stanford, Asia Foundation Launch First Text to Focus on Laws of Timor-Leste
From The Asia Foundation Dated 8 December 2011 By Geoffrey SwensonLaw has little meaning when it is not widely understood. Concepts like "conflict of interest" or "integrity" are used repeatedly in theories and explanations of law, but they are not self-explanatory. Perhaps nowhere is this more the case...
Timor-Leste's Security Sector Reform Efforts Continue to Bear Fruit
From News Blaze Dated 24 November 2011 He said the Secretary General's report provides them with an important opportunity to discuss the needs of Timor-Leste to reflect on the progress of UNMIT's planned withdrawal and to begin long-term planning for future United Nations engagement in
Timor-Leste begins presidential polls preparations
From United Nations Radio Dated 22 November 2011 Timor-Leste has begun making preparations for next year’s presidential and parliamentary elections, according to Ameerah Haq, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste, UNMIT. In her briefing to the Security Council on...
Timor-Leste: Ba Futuru Receives STARS Foundation Star Award
From Scoop - New Zealand News Dated 1 November 2011 Timor-Leste: Ba Futuru receives STARS Foundation Rising Star Award for children in conflict work
Timor-Leste: UN Did Not Import Ammunition in 2011
From Scoop - New Zealand News Dated 2 October 2011 UN peacekeeping mission in Timor-Leste reconfirms it did not import two containers of ammunition in 2011 For immediate release Dili, 29 September 2011 – The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) today reconfirmed that it has not ...
Potent mix brewing for Timorese
From Asia Times Online Dated 30 August 2011 A looming crisis over land rights in Timor-Leste is stirring debate ahead of elections scheduled for next year, the country's 10th anniversary of independence. Add resentment over the slow pace of development, accusations of graft among the elite and tensions...
Meeting Highlights Important Role of g7+
From Scoop - New Zealand News Dated 27 August 2011 Dili, August 27, 2011 – Today at a meeting of representatives of the g7+ World Bank Managing Director, Sri Mulyani Indrawati commended the Government of Timor-Leste for leading the group which is working to give fragile and conflict affected countries...
Pakistan Trailblazer Wins UN Female Police Peacekeeper Award
From Scoop - New Zealand News Dated 24 August 2011 Police officer Shahzadi Gulfam, currently a United Nations Police (UNPOL) Team Leader with the UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT), is this year’s recipient of the UN International Female Police Peacekeeper Award.
UN Police and Timorese Colloborate to Combat Rock Throwing in India
From News Blaze Dated 3 August 2011 Fights between martial arts groups in Comoro have caused problems within the local community, according to a press release issued today by the UN Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT).
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