Timor

UN signs joint security deal in Timor improving coordination, steps up policing

26 January 2007
The United Nations mission in Timor-Leste today signed a security agreement with Timorese authorities and Australia’s Government to better improve coordination in the fight against continuing violence in the tiny nation, while UN Police are stepping up efforts to bring stability ahead of this year’s planned elections.

UN envoy in Timor-Leste welcomes ‘peaceful’ response to ex-Interior Minister’s trial

11 January 2007
The United Nations envoy in Timor-Leste today welcomed the peaceful response by the population to the trial of former Interior Minister Rogerio Lobato and his co-defendants, who are being tried for allegedly arming civilians during the deadly violence that erupted last year, which led to the deaths of at least 37 people and forced 155,000 others from their homes.

UN calls for speedy action in Timor-Leste on commission report into 2006 violence

4 January 2007
Strongly backing last year’s inquiry into deadly violence in Timor-Leste, the United Nations today called for speedy action on its recommendations, which include further investigation as well as prosecution of those responsible for the clashes that led to at least 37 deaths and forced 155,000 people – 15 per cent of the population – to flee their homes.