Press Releases

Dili, 27 November 2007 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Atul Khare has welcomed a Security Council delegation to Timor-Leste noting that the visit is an important expression of the international…

A Security Council Delegation has concluded its visit to Timor-Leste having met with a wide variety of Timorese across the country and having gained a first hand view of the challenges facing the young nation. The Special…

Dili, February 4, 2008 - The United Nations Police (UNPol) will begin today to progressively transfer authority to the National Police of Timor-Leste by giving the PNTL command of three police posts in Dili. They are Bairro…

Dili, February 5, 2008 - The senior leadership of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) have met FRETILIN's leadership to discuss the reform of the security sector. Today's meeting follows upon FRETILIN…

Dili, February 11, 2008 – A shooting has taken place at the house of President Jose Ramos-Horta in Dili. Several injuries were sustained and the President is currently receiving medical attention. The United Nations…

Dili – 14 February, 2008 - In a meeting held at the United Nation's headquarters in Dili this morning, the leaders of Timor-Leste's political parties strongly condemned the attacks on Monday 11 February. During the meeting…

Dili – 15 February, 2008 During a quick visit to Dili today, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd met briefly with Special Representative of the Secretary-General Atul Khare. Mr. Khare thanked the Australian Prime Minister…

Dili, 26 February 2008 - The Secretary General's Special Representative for Timor-Leste has welcomed the 12-month extension of the peacekeeping mandate, stating that it sends a strong message of support from the international…

Dili – February 29, 2008 - The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) has welcomed the arrest and detention of five individuals wanted in connection with the activities of the late Alfredo Reinado. In Dili…

Dili- 18 March 2008 - Mr. Atul Khare, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste, today publicly thanked the European Commission for the secondment of Ms. Sonia Neto, who served as Mr. Khare's Senior…