Timor-Leste
December 2009
On 28 December, Ameerah Haq the new Secretary-General’s Special Representative began her appointment.
October 2009
The Council was briefed by the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Timor-Leste and the Deputy Prime Minister of Timor-Leste on 23 October.
August 2009
On 30 August, Timor-Leste marked the 10th Anniversary of the UN-organised referendum that led to its independence. In remarks to the press the president of the Council said the Council commended the people and government of Timor-Leste on their efforts towards peace, stability and development.
May 2009
On 27 May, the Council met with troop-contributing countries to discuss the updating of the concept of operations and rules of engagement for UNMIT.
26 February 2009
The Council renewed UNMIT’s mandate till 26 February 2010.
19 February 2009
The Council held an open debate on Timor-Leste.
15 July 2008
The Commission of Truth and Friendship (CTF) formally completed its final report. The CTF found that the Indonesian police, army and civilian government officials funded, armed and coordinated anti-independence militias, which carried out activities resulting in grave human rights violations, including crimes against humanity. Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Timorese President Ramos-Horta issued a statement accepting the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the Commission and committing to implementing the recommendations.
