United Nations Security Council resolution 1272 was adopted unanimously on 25 October 1999, after recalling previous resolutions on East Timor (Timor Leste), particularly resolutions 384 (1975), 389 (1976), 1236 (1999), 1246 (1999), 1262 (1999) and 1264 (1999). The council established the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) that was responsible for the administration of the territory until its independence in 2002.[1]
The security council noted the decision of the East Timorese people in the Special Autonomy Referendum to begin a process of transition under United Nations administration towards independence. The International Force for East Timor (INTERFET) was now deployed and continued co-operation was needed between the Indonesian government and INTERFET. Meanwhile, the council was concerned at the deteriorating humanitarian situation as a result of violence in East Timor which had caused large-scale displacement of civilians and widespread violations of international humanitarian and human rights law.
Acts
Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the Council authorised the establishment of UNTAET which would have full responsibility for the administration of East Timor and control of the executive, legislative and the administration of justice.[2] UNTAET would also maintain law and order, assist in the development of the civil services, facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance, support capacity-building and establish an effective administration and conditions for sustainable development.[3] The main components of UNTAET would consist of:
(a) a governance and public administration component including 1,640 police;
(b) a humanitarian component;
(c) a military component with 8,950 troops and 200 military observers.
Additionally, UNTAET was authorised to take all necessary measures to fulfill its mandate. The Secretary-General Kofi Annan was to appoint a Special Representative to head the operation and who would have the power to make new laws and suspend or repeal existing ones.[4]
The Council stressed the need for co-operation between UNTAET, INTERFET and the local population with a view to the establishment of an independent human rights institution among others. INTERFET would also be replaced by the military component of UNTAET.[5] There was a need for humanitarian and reconstruction assistance, including the issue of refugees and displaced persons resettling in either West Timor or East Timor, and acts of violence were condemned. The Secretary-General was to establish a Trust Fund to finance international assistance, and was requested to provide regular updates on all aspects of the situation in East Timor.
^"Security Council establishes UN Transitional Administration in East Timor for initial period until 31 January 2001". United Nations. 25 October 1999.
^Gorjão, Paulo (August 2002). "The Legacy and Lessons of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor". Contemporary Southeast Asia. Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. 24 (2): 313–336. doi:10.1355/cs24-2f. JSTOR 25798599.
^Suhrke, Astri (2001). "Peacekeepers as nation-builders: Dilemmas of the UN in East Timor". International Peacekeeping. 8 (4): 1–20. doi:10.1080/13533310108413917.
^Stahn, Carsten (2008). The law and practice of international territorial administration: Versailles to Iraq and beyond. Cambridge University Press. pp. 337–338. doi:10.1017/CBO9780511585937. ISBN978-0-521-87800-5.
^Wren, Christopher S. (26 October 1999). "U.N. Creates an Authority To Start Governing East Timor". The New York Times.
External links
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Text of the Resolution at undocs.org
UNTAET website
March 06, 2023
united, nations, security, council, resolution, 1272, united, nations, security, council, resolution, 1272, adopted, unanimously, october, 1999, after, recalling, previous, resolutions, east, timor, timor, leste, particularly, resolutions, 1975, 1976, 1236, 19. United Nations Security Council resolution 1272 was adopted unanimously on 25 October 1999 after recalling previous resolutions on East Timor Timor Leste particularly resolutions 384 1975 389 1976 1236 1999 1246 1999 1262 1999 and 1264 1999 The council established the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor UNTAET that was responsible for the administration of the territory until its independence in 2002 1 UN Security CouncilResolution 1272Flag of East TimorDate25 October 1999Meeting no 4 057CodeS RES 1272 Document SubjectThe situation in TimorVoting summary15 voted forNone voted againstNone abstainedResultAdoptedSecurity Council compositionPermanent members China France Russia United Kingdom United StatesNon permanent members Argentina Bahrain Brazil Canada Gabon Gambia Malaysia Namibia Netherlands Slovenia 1271 Lists of resolutions 1273 Contents 1 Resolution 1 1 Observations 1 2 Acts 2 See also 3 References 4 External linksResolution EditObservations Edit The security council noted the decision of the East Timorese people in the Special Autonomy Referendum to begin a process of transition under United Nations administration towards independence The International Force for East Timor INTERFET was now deployed and continued co operation was needed between the Indonesian government and INTERFET Meanwhile the council was concerned at the deteriorating humanitarian situation as a result of violence in East Timor which had caused large scale displacement of civilians and widespread violations of international humanitarian and human rights law Acts Edit Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter the Council authorised the establishment of UNTAET which would have full responsibility for the administration of East Timor and control of the executive legislative and the administration of justice 2 UNTAET would also maintain law and order assist in the development of the civil services facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance support capacity building and establish an effective administration and conditions for sustainable development 3 The main components of UNTAET would consist of a a governance and public administration component including 1 640 police b a humanitarian component c a military component with 8 950 troops and 200 military observers Additionally UNTAET was authorised to take all necessary measures to fulfill its mandate The Secretary General Kofi Annan was to appoint a Special Representative to head the operation and who would have the power to make new laws and suspend or repeal existing ones 4 The Council stressed the need for co operation between UNTAET INTERFET and the local population with a view to the establishment of an independent human rights institution among others INTERFET would also be replaced by the military component of UNTAET 5 There was a need for humanitarian and reconstruction assistance including the issue of refugees and displaced persons resettling in either West Timor or East Timor and acts of violence were condemned The Secretary General was to establish a Trust Fund to finance international assistance and was requested to provide regular updates on all aspects of the situation in East Timor See also Edit1999 East Timorese crisis Indonesian occupation of East Timor List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1201 to 1300 1998 2000 United Nations Mission in East TimorReferences Edit Security Council establishes UN Transitional Administration in East Timor for initial period until 31 January 2001 United Nations 25 October 1999 Gorjao Paulo August 2002 The Legacy and Lessons of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor Contemporary Southeast Asia Institute of Southeast Asian Studies 24 2 313 336 doi 10 1355 cs24 2f JSTOR 25798599 Suhrke Astri 2001 Peacekeepers as nation builders Dilemmas of the UN in East Timor International Peacekeeping 8 4 1 20 doi 10 1080 13533310108413917 Stahn Carsten 2008 The law and practice of international territorial administration Versailles to Iraq and beyond Cambridge University Press pp 337 338 doi 10 1017 CBO9780511585937 ISBN 978 0 521 87800 5 Wren Christopher S 26 October 1999 U N Creates an Authority To Start Governing East Timor The New York Times External links Edit Works related to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1272 at Wikisource Text of the Resolution at undocs org UNTAET website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title United Nations Security Council Resolution 1272 amp oldid 1015977303, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
