Timor-Leste

Elections in Timor-Leste a milestone for peace consolidation, says Security Council

The Security Council has welcomed the second round of presidential elections in Timor-Leste calling it “an important milestone for the consolidation of peace and stability” in the country, as well as a reflection of the commitment of its people to democracy and the rule of law.

UN supports community policing in Timor-Leste ahead of presidential run-off vote

This month, Timor-Leste returns to the polls for the second round of presidential elections. Two men—Francisco Guterres and Taur Matan Ruak—are the candidates in the run-off.

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Timor-Leste election an exercise in democracy

Over the weekend the citizens of Timor-Leste took to the polls to vote for a new president. Results so far show incumbent Jose Ramos-Horta will not be among candidates for a run-off scheduled for April.

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Ban praises people of Timor-Leste for holding peaceful presidential election

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today congratulated the people of Timor-Leste for demonstrating their commitment to democracy and peace by participating in presidential election.

Timor-Leste prepares for presidential elections

In the next few weeks, the citizens of Timor-Leste will vote for a new president.

This is one of two elections taking place this year in the Asian country, which also celebrates 10 years of independence in May.

Dianne Penn reports.

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Timor-Leste and UN step up efforts to dispose of unexploded ordnance

Timor-Leste and the United Nations are stepping up their efforts to uncover unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the small South-East Asian country and strengthen its capabilities to dispose of these deadly objects.

UN report urges Timor-Leste to use oil wealth to boost other economic sectors

A United Nations report released today recommends that Timor-Leste should use its oil wealth to boost sustainable development in the other sectors of the fledgling South-East Asian country’s economy and reduce inequality between urban and rural communities, according to a United Nations report released today.

Timorese force assumes full policing duties from UN mission

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Timor-Leste on Sunday handed over policing duties to the country's national force, which will be fully responsible for maintaining law and order nationwide beginning tomorrow.

Timor-Leste: top UN envoy highlights progress towards stability and security

Timor-Leste is on an important transition path to overcome the political and institutional weaknesses that resulted in the bloody unrest of 2006, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for the country said today.

Encouraging signs in Timor-Leste but core challenges persist, Ban warns

Many of the underlying causes that contributed to the 2006 political crisis in Timor-Leste remain, despite recent encouraging signs, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warns, calling the country’s security and justice institutions fragile and possibly unable to withstand another major crisis.