UNMIT (Timor-Leste): Planning the withdrawal

Timor-Leste saw a number of encouraging developments over the past year. On 27 March, in a key event, the national police of Timor-Leste (PNTL) resumed responsibility for the conduct, command and control of all police operations in the country. The police role of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) has since focused on providing further support for institutional development and PNTL capacity-building, based on the PNTL-UNMIT Police Joint Development Plan. However, it maintains a capacity to provide operational support, if required and requested, including during the 2012 electoral period. It is reassuring that, following the PNTL’s resumption of policing responsibilities, the overall low crime rate has remained largely unchanged, and general stability and calm have prevailed throughout the country.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions