Timor-Leste

Security Council in session.
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UN to stay engaged in Timor-Leste after peacekeeping mission ends, says senior official

12 November 2012
The United Nations and the broader international community will remain engaged in Timor-Leste beyond December, when the world body’s peacekeeping mission withdraws from the country, a top UN official told the Security Council today.
President of Timor-Leste Taur Matan Ruak (left) gives a souvenir to Amb. Baso Sangqu of South Africa, leader of a visiting Security Council delegation.
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Timor-Leste: Security Council praises country’s progress, reaffirms continued UN support

7 November 2012
On an official visit to the Timor-Leste this week, members of the Security Council praised the “historic milestones” achieved by the southeast Asian nation since it restored independence in 2002, and reiterated the support of the United Nations as the country faces new challenges.