Timor-Leste
13 June 2008
An agreement was signed between the government and the UN Development Programme on technical assistance and advice for a review of Timor-Leste’s security sector. The review was scheduled tol be finalised by early to mid-2009.
May 2008
The Social Democratic Association of Timor (Associação Social-Democrata Timorense, or ASDT), a party in the governing coalition, signed an accord with opposition Frente Revolucionária de Timor-Leste Independente (Fretilin) to form a ruling coalition in a move to force early elections.
17 – 27 March 2008
An experts mission, led by UN Policy Advisor Andrew Hughes, conducted an assessment of the requirements of the national police and possible adjustments to UNMIT police skills sets.
11 February 2008
President José Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão were attacked in Dili by a group led by former military officer Alfredo Reinado, who was killed in the attack.
24 – 30 November 2007
The Council mission went to Timor-Leste. It comprised of South Africa (as the lead member), China, Indonesia, Russia, Slovakia and the US. The mission held meetings with Timorese and UNMIT officials.
