Ban extends Timor's Ability to Survive
New UN Sec-Gen has had a shakey few weeks start at the "loneliest job in the world". A number of gaffes over the Hussein execution, and a few other minor mishaps, has had a few members of the trio slightly concerned.Now it's time for Ban-Ki Moon to step out of the shadows and take the lead...
Ban has drafted a report to the UN Sec-Council recommending the extension of UNMIT (United Nations Mission in Timor) for 12 months.
"The long term commitment of the international community to Timor-Leste (East Timor) remains critical to enabling the return of this new nation to the path of stability and development in a climate of democratic, accountable and responsive governance," Mr Ban said.
"In my view, an extension of the UNMIT mandate for a period of 12 months would send an important signal of the willingness of the security council to sustain its commitment to East Timor," Mr Ban said.
"In order to strengthen security for the critical electoral process, I support the government's request that an additional formed police unit be deployed," he said.
The elections in Timor are taking place on April 9th with current President Xanana Gusmao opting out of the race, but talking about a run as PM. For those of you questioning why the Timor mission should be extended, last time the UN pulled out...
This happened...
Not to mention the thousands displaced, the hundred of homes burnt, for Timor to remain Timor, the UN must provide it the support it requires. Unless, of course, certain members of the Security Council would prefer to see Timor Leste to no survive...
Labels: Ban-Ki Moon, Timor-Leste, UN Sec-Gen, United Nations
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