By Prensa Latina
United Nations : UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon proposed to the Security Council Wednesday that they extend the UN Mission in Timor Leste (UNOTIL) for a year, to support stability in that small Asian country.
In a report to the Council, Ban Ki Moon pointed out the need to intensify the efforts in Timor Leste to promote a greater political consensus and strengthen democracy.
“These actions are essential for long-term stability and prosperity in Timor Leste, which still faces great challenges,” he said.
Ki Moon said that daily confrontations in Timor Leste show how important the presence of UNOTIL is there.
The UNOTIL Office in Timor Leste was established in May 2005 and is formed by 158 civilians, 15 soldiers and 58 police officers.