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Pakistani Police Return Home after Service to UNMIT

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:15:31 GMT

Pakistani police officers prepare to board a return flight home as they end their service with the UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT).

Pakistan is among the countries to have contributed the most police officers to UNMIT, roughly 900, since the mission’s establishment amid the Timorese crisis in 2006. Today Timor-Leste has assumed its own policing responsibilities, with democratic presidential and parliamentary elections held peacefully in 2012.

Pakistani Police Return Home after Service to UNMIT

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:15:31 GMT

Pakistani police officers are shown shortly before boarding a return flight home as they end their service with the UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT).

Pakistan is among the countries to have contributed the most police officers to UNMIT, roughly 900, since the mission’s establishment amid the Timorese crisis in 2006. Today Timor-Leste has assumed its own policing responsibilities, with democratic presidential and parliamentary elections held peacefully in 2012.

UNMIT’s Malaysian Police Return Home after Service to Mission

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:15:31 GMT

Malaysian police officers, formerly serving with the UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT), board their return flight home in Dili.

Malaysia is among the countries to have contributed the most police officers to UNMIT since the mission’s establishment amid the Timorese crisis in 2006. Some 240 officers from Malaysia have been awarded the UN Service Medal and the Timor-Leste Solidarity Medal for their contribution to stability and peace in the country. Today Timor-Leste has assumed its own policing responsibilities and democratic presidential and parliamentary elections were held peacefully in 2012.

UNMIT’s Malaysian Police Return Home after Service to Mission

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:15:31 GMT

Malaysian police officers, formerly serving with the UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT), say goodbye as they board their return flight home in Dili.

Malaysia is among the countries to have contributed the most police officers to UNMIT since the mission’s establishment amid the Timorese crisis in 2006. Some 240 officers from Malaysia have been awarded the UN Service Medal and the Timor-Leste Solidarity Medal for their contribution to stability and peace in the country. Today Timor-Leste has assumed its own policing responsibilities and democratic presidential and parliamentary elections were held peacefully in 2012.

UNMIT’s Malaysian Police Return Home after Service to Mission

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:15:31 GMT

Timor-Leste Observes United Nations Day

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:15:31 GMT

Teams of UN Police of the UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) and the National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL) held a soccer match at Dili Stadium in observance of United Nations Day. Timorese Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão (seen with ball) took part at the start of the game.

Timor-Leste Observes United Nations Day

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:15:31 GMT

Teams of UN Police of the UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) and the National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL) held a soccer match at Dili Stadium in observance of UN Day. Timorese Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão (in number 10 jersey) took part at the start of the game. The event was also attended by PNTL General Commander Longuinos Monteiro (at right of the Prime Minister) and UNMIT Police Commissioner Luis Miguel Carrilho (fourth from right).

2012 Tour de Timor

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:15:31 GMT

Riders cross the border between Mota'ain, Timor Leste, into Indonesia during the 2012 Tour de Timor. Besides being one of the world’s most gruelling bicycle races, the Tour de Timor is a unique event for peace.

Swearing-in Ceremony of New President of Timor-Leste

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:15:31 GMT

In the Palacio Lahane in Dili, Taur Matan Ruak is sworn in as the new president of Timor-Leste. In attendance is Finn Reske-Nielsen, Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste and Head of the UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). Mr. Reske-Nielsen is seated behind the Bishop of Dili, Alberto Ricardo da Silva (wearing red and white robes).

Portrait of Oecusse Girl, Timor-Leste

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 12:15:31 GMT

Portrait of a young girl in the Citrana area of Oecusse, Timor-Leste.