United Nations Security Council Resolution 1272

UN Security Council
Resolution 1272
Date25 October 1999
Meeting no.4,057
CodeS/RES/1272 (Document)
SubjectThe situation in Timor
Voting summary
  • 15 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members
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United Nations Security Council resolution 1272 was adopted unanimously on 25 October 1999, after recalling previous resolutions on East Timor (Timor Leste), particularly resolutions 384 (1975), 389 (1976), 1236 (1999), 1246 (1999), 1262 (1999) and 1264 (1999). The council established the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) that was responsible for the administration of the territory until its independence in 2002.[1]

  1. ^ "Security Council establishes UN Transitional Administration in East Timor for initial period until 31 January 2001". United Nations. 25 October 1999.