News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

At a time when world markets are seeing a dramatic escalation of food prices, Timor-Leste is celebrating boosted agricultural production. The First Hybrid Rice Harvest, held in Maliana on 10 June, marked the end of the first…

The Ministry of Health and UNICEF launched Timor-Leste's celebration of the International Year of Sanitation on Friday, 20 June. The launch was organized to increase awareness across the country on sanitation and hygiene…

The Government has signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Fund (UNDP) in support of the first review of the country's security sector. Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão and Deputy Special Representative of the…

Manatuto District is on its way to becoming the first district in Timor-Leste where all PNTL officers have been successfully certified by UN Police (UNPol), a first step towards resuming full command. At an official ceremony…

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and action film star Jackie Chan paid his first visit to Timor-Leste from 24-26 June to promote the use of martial arts for peace. The kung fu expert met with children and martial arts groups in…

Editorial: On the sixth edition of SCIT we are pleased to give you news about the trial of a former Mahidi Militia member. A special panel at the Dili District Court convicted him for 3 crimes of murder and sentenced him to…

Editorial: On the 5th edition of SCIT info we are pleased to report great developments in terms of reparations for the victims of past human rights violations in Timor-leste: the Parliament approved a resolution that opens…

Editorial In the fourth edition of SCIT we are pleased to publish an interview with the Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal, Dr. Claudio Ximenes, where he offers a keen explanation of the role of the judge, of the courts and…

Editorial: In the third edition of SCIT info we are pleased to introduce the third pillar of the justice system in Timor-Leste: the Office of the Public Defender. The Director of this Office, Dr. Sérgio D`Hornai, provides an…

Editorial In this edition of SCIT info we have the opportunity to know better another agent of the justice sector in Timor-Leste, Judge Maria Natercia Gusmão. The President of the Dili District Court and acting President of…

Editorial: With 'SCIT info', we intend to regularly keep the population of Timor-Leste informed on the progress of the Serious Crimes Investigation Team, within the limitations of confidentiality that our mandate requires…