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United Nations Mission of Support to East Timor

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Officially mandated mission in East Timor

The United Nations Mission of Support to East Timor (UNMISET) lasted from 20 May 2002 to 20 May 2005, when it was replaced by United Nations Office in Timor Leste (UNOTIL). It was established when East Timor became an internationally recognised independent state and the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) came to an end. Military and police forces from contributing nations were put under control of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

May 20, 2002Founded1
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The United Nations Mission of Support to East Timor (UNMISET) lasted from 20 May 2002 to 20 May 2005, when it was replaced by United Nations Office in Timor Leste (UNOTIL). It was established when East Timor became an internationally recognised independent state and the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) came to an end.2

Timeline

  1. May 20, 2005Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. May 20, 2002Founded Founded1