News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

23 February, 2007; Dili—Following a shortage of rice and price increases in the commodity, the Timorese Government with the assistance of the United Nations will organize a large-scale delivery of the nation's major food staple in Dili today. "In order to alleviate this situation, the Government has…

Dili, March 16, 2007 - At a ceremony in Dili this afternoon, the head of the UN Integrated Mission in Timor Leste (UNMIT) said the signing of a Code of Conduct for the April 9 election will help to ensure that the elections are free, fair, transparent and peaceful. The Code of Conduct has been…

Dili: March 26, 2007-–A ceremony held today marked the inauguration of the Bairro Pite Police Post, formalising arrangements previously made between UNMIT and the Government to establish a permanent police presence in some of the most troubled areas of Dili. To curb ongoing gang violence which…

The UN's Special Representative in Timor Leste said the absence of reported serious incidents midway through the presidential campaign is a direct tribute to the people of Timor Leste who are clearly manifesting their commitment to a peaceful democratic process. Mr Atul Khare said it is also a…

Dili April 2, 2007 - Security for the presidential election is progressing well as United Nations police officers (UNPol) in coordination with the National Police of Timor Leste (PNTL) move to the second phase of their security plan for April the 9th. Under phase two of electoral security operations…

Dili, 03 April 2007 – A significant number of national and international observers will watch over the electoral process in the lead up and during the presidential elections on April 9. Almost 1,900 National Observers from more than 50 Timorese organisations have registered to observe voting across…

May 7, 2007 Dili, Timor-Leste –The distribution of polling material across Timor Leste's 13 districts continues today with the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste (UNMIT) providing logistical support to the national authorities charged with running the second round of the presidential…

UNMIT has welcomed the unfolding of the judicial process over the past few months in the ongoing case of the Former Minister for Interior, Rogerio Lobato. Justice is a pre-requisite for reconciliation and stability. Lobato was one of number of individuals who were recommended for investigation and…

As part of an ongoing road safety awareness campaign, UNPol has moved to remind people about the rules regarding appropriate documentation when driving vehicles anywhere in Timor Leste. In accordance with the applicable laws vehicle drivers should have a driver's license, a valid identification card…

16 May 2007, Dili: The UN's top envoy in Timor-Leste has expressed his concern over signs of a resurgence of gang fighting and mob violence in the nation's capital, Dili, in the past 24 hours. The fighting, which included rock-throwing and arson, occurred yesterday between 6.30 and 7pm between two…

Dili, May 28, 2007 - The head of the UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) has welcomed the signing of a document that harnesses the collective will of all political parties to a free and fair June 30 election. Importantly, the Political Party Accord also covers basic principles of governance…

Lisbon, 27 May 2007 – The leaders of Portugal have expressed their strong and continued support to the development of Timor-Leste during a three day visit to Lisbon by the head of the UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste, Atul Khare. During the meetings, all leaders agreed that the electoral process…