United Nations Security Council Resolution 1410
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| Date | 17 May 2002 |
| Meeting no. | 4,534 |
| Code | S/RES/1410 (Document) |
| Subject | The situation in East Timor |
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15 voted for None voted against None abstained |
| Result | Adopted |
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United Nations Security Council resolution 1410, adopted unanimously on 17 May 2002, after recalling previous resolutions on East Timor (Timor-Leste), particularly resolutions 1272 (1999), 1338 (2001) and 1392 (2002), the Council established the United Nations Mission of Support to East Timor (UNMISET) to replace the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET).
The Security Council commended the East Timorese people for bringing the territory to the point of independence, and praised the successful holding of parliamentary and presidential elections. It welcomed steps taken by the leaders of East Timor to establish good relations with neighbouring states but noted that institutions in the territory remained fragile and would require assistance.
It welcomed a recommendation from the Secretary-General Kofi Annan to establish a successor mission to UNTAET for 2 years. Furthermore, the Council recognised long and short-term challenges to the security and stability of East Timor.
UNMISET was established for an initial period of 12 months beginning on 20 May 2002. Its mandate would provide assistance to core administrative structures, interim law enforcement and security, and contribute to the maintenance of the security of East Timor. The operation would be headed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and consist of a police component of 1,250 officers and a military component with a strength of up to 5,000 troops including 120 observers. It was requested to give effect to the following programmes:
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