UN Security Council resolution 1802

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UN Security
Council Resolution 1802
Date: 2008
Meeting: 5844
Identifier: s / RES / 1802 (2008) ( document )
Poll: Pro: 15  Ent. : 0  Cons: 0
Object: The situation in East Timor
Result: accepted
Composition of the Security Council 2008:
Permanent members:

China People's RepublicPeople's Republic of China CHN FRA GBR RUS USAFranceFrance  United KingdomUnited Kingdom  RussiaRussia  United StatesUnited States 

Non-permanent members:
Burkina FasoBurkina Faso BFA BEL CRI HRV IDNBelgiumBelgium  Costa RicaCosta Rica  CroatiaCroatia  IndonesiaIndonesia 
ItalyItaly ITA LBY PAN ZAF VNMPolitical system of the Libyan Arab JamahiriyaPolitical system of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya  PanamaPanama  South AfricaSouth Africa  VietnamVietnam 

With resolution 1802 of the UN Security Council , it was decided to extend the mandate of UNMIT in East Timor until February 26, 2009, while maintaining the number of staff approved at the time. The resolution was passed on February 23, 2008 with reference to resolutions 1599 , 1677 , 1690 , 1703 , 1704 and 1745 . In addition, the report of the Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (S / 2007/711) was noted.

background

After the Indonesian occupation from 1975 to 1999, East Timor was initially under UN administration. After the country was given independence on May 20, 2002, the UN mission remained in support. She was supposed to end in 2006, but broke in the same year unrest . The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) worked with the International Stabilization Force (ISF) to restore law and order and stabilize the country. After the parliamentary elections in East Timor in 2007 , there were again minor unrest, as a result of which another 4,000 to 6,000 people had to flee their homes. The east of the country was particularly affected. On February 11, 2008 there is an attempted assassination by the rebels . President José Ramos-Horta is seriously injured, Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão is able to escape the assassin unharmed. Alfredo Alves Reinado , the leader of the assassins, is killed in the attack.

The resolution

ISF New Zealand military helicopter over Dili (2009)

The Security Council reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of East Timor and promoting the country's long-term stability. He welcomed the successful conduct of the presidential and parliamentary elections and the formation of a new democratically elected government. They and the people of East Timor were encouraged to make efforts to resolve the political problems. The Security Council saw the political, security, social and humanitarian situation in East Timor as still fragile. The independence of the judiciary and its responsibility must be respected. The ISF has been assured of full support in its role as a supporter of the East Timorese government and UNMIT in rebuilding and enforcing law and stability. The progress made in the administration of East Timor so far was recognized.

UNMIT's mandate was extended until February 26, 2009. The Security Council strongly condemns the attacks on the President and Prime Minister of East Timor on February 11, 2008 and the attempt to destabilize the country. The government was asked to hold those responsible through the judiciary to account. The population was asked to keep calm. All parties and political leaders were urged to continue working together for democracy, peace, the rule of law, social sustainability, economic development and reconciliation. The need for support from the international community was also seen in order to develop East Timor, strengthen its institutions and expand the judicial sector. UNMIT was instructed to support the government in various ways. The government and UNMIt should continue to work on the reconstruction of the security structures, including the East Timorese National Police (PNTL), East Timorese Defense Forces (F-FDTL) and the Ministries of Interior and Defense. The Security Council also saw a need for action with regard to violence against women and girls.

Follow-up time

The rebel movement collapsed in a few weeks after the death of Alfredo Reinado. Even after the trial, the exact circumstances of Reinado's death remained unclear. On August 24, 2010, President Ramos-Horta pardoned all those convicted of the attack. The UNMIT mission ended December 31, 2012.

See also

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Sydney Morning Herald, March 5, 2010, Lindsey Murdoch: Attack on Timorese President unsolved
  2. ↑ Sydney Morning Herald, August 25, 2010, President pardons rebels who shot him