Timor

UN helps Timor-Leste celebrate first anniversary of independence

20 May 2003
The United Nations mission in Timor-Leste helped the fledgling nation celebrate its first anniversary of independence today by opening an exhibition with some 80 photos, slide shows and videos highlighting the partnership between the UN and the Timorese people.

Security Council extends mandate of UN mission in Timor-Leste by one year

19 May 2003
A year after Timor-Leste gained independence, the Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations mission there for another 12 months, until 20 May 2004.