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 UNMIT-HQ in Dili | |
| Abbreviation | UNMIT |
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| Formation | 25 August 2006 |
| Type | Peacekeeping Mission |
| Legal status | Completed, 31 December 2012 |
Head | Ameerah Haq |
Parent organization | United Nations Security Council |
| Website | www.un.org/Depts/unmit |
The United Nations Integrated Mission in East Timor (UNMIT) was established on 25 August 2006 by UN Security Council Resolution 1704.[1] Its objectives are "to support the Government in consolidating stability, enhancing a culture of democratic governance, and facilitating political dialogue among Timorese stakeholders, in their efforts to bring about a process of national reconciliation and to foster social cohesion".[2] In its most recent resolution on UNMIT, the Council extended its mandate until 26 February 2012.[3] UNMIT and ISF troops left the country at the end of 2012.[4]
- ^ United Nations Security Council Resolution 1704. S/RES/1704(2006) (2006) Retrieved 6 September 2008.
- ^ UNMIT: United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste Archived 7 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Security Council extends United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Liste for one year, in lead-up to 2012 parliamentary, presidential elections". United Nations. 24 February 2011.
- ^ "Timor-Leste". 25 September 2012.