News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

The members of the Security Council expressed their full support for the holding of the parliamentary elections in Timor-Leste on 30 June 2007. The members of the Security Council called upon all parties in Timor-Leste to adhere to the principles of non-violence and to democratic and legal processes…

Dili, Timor-Leste – Representatives from five political parties met yesterday in Ermera district to discuss how best to prevent further violence in the area during and after the election period. Also in the meeting were representatives from the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor (UNMIT)…

Dili, Timor-Leste, July 6, 2007 – The head of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) has congratulated all 16 political parties for their democratic conduct following the parliamentary election on June 30. Atul Khare hosted a meeting for all political parties at the UN's…

20 July 2007, Dili – In the wake of successful elections, UNPol and PNTL came together on 18 July 2007 at the Ministry of Interior to formulate a joint plan for the reform, restructuring and reconstitution of the PNTL. Also attending the seminar were the Acting Minister for the Interior, Mr José…

Role of UN Volunteers was crucial to the success of the elections in Timor-Leste, said President José Ramos-Horta Dili, Timor-Leste – The President of the Republic of Timor-Leste, Dr. José Ramos-Horta, has congratulated the more than 250 United Nations Volunteers (UNVs) from 70 countries working…

19 July 2007, Dili – on 17 July 2007, a PNTL team in Liquica recaptured an escaped prisoner who had been charged with murder and arson on 6 January 2007. The escapee, Jose Da Silva, was apprehended in Lusatia sub-village. He had escaped from Becora prison on 17 February 2007. The Head of the United…

"There is no short term solution to the internal displacement situation in Timor-Leste" says UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Timor-Leste Dili, Timor-Leste – The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, H.E. Mr. Estanislau da Silva together with the Deputy UN Envoy and Humanitarian…

August 6, 2007, Dili – Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste and Head of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste, Mr. Atul Khare, welcomed the announcement this evening of a new Government resulting from the June 30 Legislative elections. Mr. Atul Khare…

August 7 2007, Dili – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste Atul Khare has condemned the sporadic violence in Dili following the announcement of the new Government yesterday afternoon. Mr Khare, who characterized the violence as sporadic and isolated, stated strongly…

Dili, August 8, 2007 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste, Atul Khare, has strongly condemned the violence in Baucau and Viqueque over the past 24-hours. At least seven buildings in Baucau, including three government facilities, three non-government organization…

Dili, August 12 2007 - United Nations police in Timor-Leste have arrested 34 people in relation to the violence in the eastern part of the country over the past few days. In Baucau, 21 people have been arrested and charged with creating a public disturbance including blocking roads, throwing stones…

In a meeting held at the United Nation's headquarters in Dili this morning, the leaders of all political parties in Timor-Leste have strongly condemned the violence that has troubled the new nation since Monday. The meeting was the seventh meeting convened by the United Nations Integrated Mission in…