United Nations Security Council Resolution 1969
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1969 was adopted unanimously on February 24, 2011; after reaffirming resolutions 1599
(2005), 1677
(2006), 1690
(2006), 1703
(2006), 1704
(2006), 1745
(2007), 1802
(2008), 1867
(2009) and 1912
(2010) on the situation in East Timor
(Timor-Leste), the Council decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste
(UNMIT) for a year, until February 26, 2012.
and to act against impunity
. There was progress with the policing responsibilities of the National Police of East Timor
(PNTL), an improved justice system and anti-corruption measures undertaken by the government
.
Furthermore, the Council praised the Timorese government for achieving strong economic growth and socio-economic development, but noted that the country still needs to address the reasons behind the crisis in 2006.
of UNMIT at its current levels of 1,520 uniformed personnel, 1,480 police and 1,200 civilian staff until February 26, 2012 and urged all Timorese parties to engage in political dialogue to consolidate democracy
and social and economic development. UNMIT was requested to assist in preparations for the 2012 presidential and parliamentary elections
. Meanwhile, the government was called upon to address reform of the security sector, including the PNTL.
The resolution endorsed the reconfiguration of UNMIT, taking into account the changing situation in East Timor and the plan for its drawdown. UMIT was asked to continue to provide law enforcement until the PNTL would assume its full responsibilities. Furthermore, the UNMIT operation was required to provide assistance in the field of human rights
, reform of the judiciary and donor co-operation, while the government was asked to strengthen peacebuilding
initiatives.
Finally, the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
was instructed to monitor the situation in East Timor and report to the Council on progress made.
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1969 was adopted unanimously on February 24, 2011; after reaffirming resolutions 1599
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1599
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1599, adopted unanimously on April 28, 2005, after reaffirming previous resolutions on East Timor , particularly resolutions 1543 and 1573 , the Council established the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste to follow on from the United Nations Mission of...
(2005), 1677
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1677
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1677, adopted unanimously on May 12, 2006, after reaffirming previous resolutions on East Timor , particularly Resolution 1599 , the Council renewed the mandate of the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste until June 20, 2006.The resolution was adopted...
(2006), 1690
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1690
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1690, adopted unanimously on June 20, 2006, after reaffirming previous resolutions on East Timor , particularly resolutions 1599 and 1677 , the Council renewed the mandate of the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste for two months until August 20,...
(2006), 1703
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1703
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1703, adopted unanimously on August 18, 2006, after reaffirming previous resolutions on East Timor , particularly resolutions 1599 , 1677 and 1690 , the Council renewed the mandate of the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste until August 25, 2006.The...
(2006), 1704
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1704
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1704, adopted unanimously on August 25, 2006, after reaffirming previous resolutions on East Timor , particularly resolutions 1599 , 1677 , 1690 and 1703 , the Council established the United Nations Integrated Mission in East Timor for an initial period...
(2006), 1745
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1745
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1745 was unanimously adopted on 22 February 2007.- Resolution :With Timorese presidential elections less than two months away, the Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste through February 2008,...
(2007), 1802
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1802
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1802 was unanimously adopted on 23 February 2008.- Resolution :The Security Council this morning extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Timor-Leste for one year, until 26 February 2009, at the current authorized levels and condemned in the...
(2008), 1867
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1867
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1867 was unanimously adopted on 26 February 2009.- Resolution :Recognizing the important role that the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste continues to play in promoting peace, stability and development in the country, the Security Council...
(2009) and 1912
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1912
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1912, adopted unanimously on February 26, 2010, after reaffirming resolutions 1599 , 1677 , 1690 , 1703 , 1704 , 1745 , 1802 and 1867 in addition to noting a report by the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the Council decided to extend the mandate of the...
(2010) on the situation in East Timor
East Timor
The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, commonly known as East Timor , is a state in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the nearby islands of Atauro and Jaco, and Oecusse, an exclave on the northwestern side of the island, within Indonesian West Timor...
(Timor-Leste), the Council decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste
United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste
The United Nations Integrated Mission in East Timor was established on August 25, 2006 by UN Security Council Resolution 1704. Its objectives are "to support the Government in consolidating stability, enhancing a culture of democratic governance, and facilitating political dialogue among Timorese...
(UNMIT) for a year, until February 26, 2012.
Observations
In the preamble of the resolution, the Council noted improvements in the political and security situation in East Timor and urged continued efforts in this regard. It reaffirmed the importance of an independent judiciaryJudiciary
The judiciary is the system of courts that interprets and applies the law in the name of the state. The judiciary also provides a mechanism for the resolution of disputes...
and to act against impunity
Impunity
Impunity means "exemption from punishment or loss or escape from fines". In the international law of human rights, it refers to the failure to bring perpetrators of human rights violations to justice and, as such, itself constitutes a denial of the victims' right to justice and redress...
. There was progress with the policing responsibilities of the National Police of East Timor
National Police of East Timor
-History:The PNTL was established in May 2002 by the United Nations, before sovereignty was passed to the new state, with a mandate to provide security and maintain law and order throughout the country, and to enable the rapid development of a credible, professional and impartial police service...
(PNTL), an improved justice system and anti-corruption measures undertaken by the government
Politics of East Timor
Politics of East Timor takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of East Timor is the head of government, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the...
.
Furthermore, the Council praised the Timorese government for achieving strong economic growth and socio-economic development, but noted that the country still needs to address the reasons behind the crisis in 2006.
Acts
The Security Council extended the mandateMandate (international law)
In international law, a mandate is a binding obligation issued from an inter-governmental organization like the United Nations to a country which is bound to follow the instructions of the organization....
of UNMIT at its current levels of 1,520 uniformed personnel, 1,480 police and 1,200 civilian staff until February 26, 2012 and urged all Timorese parties to engage in political dialogue to consolidate democracy
Democracy
Democracy is generally defined as a form of government in which all adult citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Ideally, this includes equal participation in the proposal, development and passage of legislation into law...
and social and economic development. UNMIT was requested to assist in preparations for the 2012 presidential and parliamentary elections
Elections in East Timor
East Timor elects on national level a head of state - the president - and a legislature. The president is elected for a five year term by the people. The National Parliament has 88 members, 13 elected in single seat constituencies and 75 elected by proportional representation.-Latest...
. Meanwhile, the government was called upon to address reform of the security sector, including the PNTL.
The resolution endorsed the reconfiguration of UNMIT, taking into account the changing situation in East Timor and the plan for its drawdown. UMIT was asked to continue to provide law enforcement until the PNTL would assume its full responsibilities. Furthermore, the UNMIT operation was required to provide assistance in the field of human rights
Human rights
Human rights are "commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being." Human rights are thus conceived as universal and egalitarian . These rights may exist as natural rights or as legal rights, in both national...
, reform of the judiciary and donor co-operation, while the government was asked to strengthen peacebuilding
Peacebuilding
Peacebuilding is a term used within the international development community to describe the processes and activities involved in resolving violent conflict and establishing a sustainable peace....
initiatives.
Finally, the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon is the eighth and current Secretary-General of the United Nations, after succeeding Kofi Annan in 2007. Before going on to be Secretary-General, Ban was a career diplomat in South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in the United Nations. He entered diplomatic service the year he...
was instructed to monitor the situation in East Timor and report to the Council on progress made.
See also
- 2006 East Timorese crisis
- History of East TimorHistory of East TimorEast Timor is a small country in Southeast Asia, officially known as Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. The country comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor and the nearby islands of Atauro and Jaco. The first inhabitants are thought to be descendant of Australoid and Melanesian peoples...
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1901 to 2000 (2009 – 2011)
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