On October 1, Timor-Leste formally began the process to become a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Timor-Leste stated its commitment to the principles, objectives, and rules of the WTO. It is also seeking to join the Association of
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Timor-Leste Puts Judicial Independence at Risk by Dismissing All International Judicial Personnel
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Gabriela Knaul, today warned that the audit of the justice sector and the dismissal of all international judicial personnel from Timor-Leste puts at risk the independence of the…
ICJ Orders Provisional Measures in Questions Relating to the Seizure of Certain Documents and Data (Timor-Leste v. Australia)
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an Order today granting certain Provisional Measures requested by Timor-Leste in connection with certain documents and seized by Australia that contain communications between Timor-Leste and its attorney concerning a pending arbitration under the Timor Sea Treaty. In its…
Timor-Leste Institutes Proceedings Against Australia at the ICJ
International Day of UN Peacekeepers
This week, we especially honor those who serve as United Nations Peacekeepers as we commemorate the International Day of UN Peacekeepers on May 29. Here is statement from the U.S State Department:
"On International Day of UN Peacekeepers, the United
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Timor-Leste Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of its Independence
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has congratulated the people of Timor-Leste on the 10th anniversary of their country’s restoration of independence, hailing the “impressive advances” over the past decade, and noting that national institutions are now able to safeguard stability and democracy.…
UN Security Council Extends UN Mission in Timor-Leste for One More Year
The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations mission in Timor-Leste for another year so that it can continue to assist the fledgling nation consolidate peace, democracy and the rule of law, as well as support the…
U.N. Considering Plans to Save 16 Million Women’s Lives by 2015
wenews: U.N. to Ask $169 Billion Maternal Health Question, By Amy Lieberman: The U.N. this week will be considering plans to save 16 millionwomen’s lives by 2015, as part of a major meeting focused on poverty-reducing goals. The big…
Happy “International Day of Democracy”
Today is the "International Day of Democracy." This year’s Day falls just days before the start of the three-day summit at the U.N. Headquarters in New York, where world leaders will measure progress toward the 2015 deadline for the Millennium Development Goals. The MDG's…
Recent Scholarship on International Issues in Abortion and Other Reproductive Health Services
Suzanne Belton, et al.. have posted Attitudes Towards the Legal Context of Unsafe Abortion in Timor-Leste on SSRN. Here is the abstract:The new Penal Code in 2009 was an opportunity for Timor-Leste to allow some legal grounds for abortion, which…