United Nations Security Council Resolution 1272
The Council resolution 1272 of the UN Security Council is a resolution on the situation in East Timor, the djer the UN Security Council on 25 October 1999 at its 4057th meeting unanimously adopted. With the resolution the Security Council decided to establish a transitional administration in East Timor by the United Nations.
Background
1975 Indonesia East Timor had occupied nine days after its declaration of independence in 1976 and annexed as a province. This has not been recognized internationally. In the country there was a guerrilla war between the Indonesian army and the East Timorese Falintil. After the fall of Indonesian President Suharto dictatorship under an independence referendum in East Timor was organized under the auspices of the United Nations in 1999, in which the population voted for independence. There was a recent wave of violence by pro- Indonesian militias ( Wanra ) and security forces ( INTERFET ) was terminated under Australian leadership only after the intervention of a multinational force. Due to the Indonesian occupation of 183,000 people came, according to the result of a commission of inquiry died.
Content
In adopting the resolution, the Security Council adopted its previous decisions relating to East Timor. Among these are the resolutions 384 (1975) of 22 December, 1975, 389 (1976 ) of 22 April 1976 1236 (1999) of 7 May 1999, 1246 (1999) of 11 June 1999, 1262 (1999) of 27. August 1999 and 1264 (1999) and the agreement between Indonesia and Portugal on the East Timor of 5 May 1999, between the United Nations, Indonesia and Portugal on the modalities of the referendum in East Timor.
In the resolution, the Security Council welcomed the further conduct of the referendum and the result takes note, in which the East Timorese opted for independence. Also welcomes the Security Council 's decision of the Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly of 19 October 1999 on East Timor.
The UN Security Council emphasizes the importance of reconciliation within the East Timorese people and praises the courage and resolve of the United Nations Mission in East Timor ( UNAMET ) in the implementation of its mandate. At the same time, the Security Council welcomed the deployment of the multinational force INTERFET, pursuant to resolution 1264 (1999) and takes the importance of cooperation between INTERFET and the Indonesian Government.
The UN Security Council is deeply concerned about the serious humanitarian situation resulting from the violence in East Timor and the displacement and resettlement of civilians on a large scale, many of them women and children. He therefore emphasizes once again the commitment of all parties that the rights of refugees and displaced persons are protected and that they can safely return to their homes if they wish.
Respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Indonesia is reaffirmed. The importance of securing the borders of East Timor and the declared intention of the Indonesian authorities, with INTERFET, pursuant to Resolution 1264 (1999), and the United Nations Transitional Administration for East Timor (UNTAET ) is to cooperate noted.
The Security Council expresses its concern because of reports of systematic, widespread and proven violations of international law and human rights in East Timor. The perpetrators must be held accountable for their crimes personally accountable and all parties are called upon to conduct investigations on those reports. On the principle of the Convention on the Safety of UN staff of 9 December 1994, reference is made.
The UN Security Council notes that the situation in East Timor constitutes a threat to peace and security.
In accordance with Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations is hereby:
1 In accordance with the report of the Secretary an interim administration of the United Nations in East Timor (UNTAET ) is established, which is given the overall responsibility for the administration of East Timor. It is authorized to exercise the legislative and executive powers, including the administration of justice.
2 The mandate of UNTAET also includes: (a ) Preparation of the security and law and order throughout the territory of East Timor ( b ) establishment of effective administration ( c ) To support the establishment of civil and social structures ( d ) ensuring the coordination and allocation of humanitarian relief, rehabilitation and development assistance ( e) support for the establishment of an independent government ( d ) support for the establishment of conditions for sustainable development
3 The UNTAET should have structures according to the Vorganen of Part IV of the report of the Secretary-General. This includes the main components: ( a) a government and public administration, including an international police force with 1,640 officers. ( b ) humanitarian and units for use in emergencies (c) a military component of up to 8,950 soldiers and 200 military observers.
4 The UNTAET is hereby authorized to take all necessary measures to fulfill its mandate.
5 In the development and implementation of their tasks is to UNTAET on the knowledge and capacities of the UN member states, the United Nations and other international organizations, including international financial institutions rely.
6 We welcome the intention of the Secretary, a special representative of the Transitional Administrator, is responsible for all aspects of the United Nations work in East Timor and have the power to enact new laws and regulations and to change appoint, suspend or repeal existing ones.
7 The UN Security Council emphasizes the importance of cooperation between Indonesia, Portugal and UNTAET in the implementation of this resolution.
8 The UN Security Council emphasizes the need for UNTAET works closely with the people of East Timor to its mandate effectively with a view to the development of local democratic institutions, including an independent East Timorese institution for human rights, and the transfer of the management and functions of the to transfer public service to this.
9 The UNTAET and the multinational force are encouraged to work closely with each other to replace with the aim of INTERFET as soon as possible by the military component of UNTAET.
10 The Security Council reaffirms the urgent need for coordinated humanitarian relief and reconstruction assistance, and calls on all parties to cooperate with the humanitarian and human rights organizations to ensure that their safety, the protection of civilians, particularly children, the safe return of refugees and displaced persons and effective delivery of humanitarian assistance is readily available.
11 The Security Council welcomes the decision of the Indonesian authorities to ensure that refugees and displaced persons in West Timor and elsewhere in Indonesia have the choice of whether to return to East Timor, remain at the place where they are or want to be resettled in other parts of Indonesia.
12 emphasizes the Security Council that it is the responsibility of the Indonesian authorities to take immediate and effective measures to ensure the safe return of refugees from West Timor and other parts of Indonesia to East Timor and the safety of the refugees and the civilian and humanitarian aid workers in the refugee camps and to ensure settlements, in particular by limiting the violent and intimidatory activities of militias there.
13 The intention of the Secretary is welcomed to create a trust fund, among other things, for the rehabilitation of basic infrastructure, including the building of basic institutions, the functioning of public services and utilities, and salaries of local officials.
14 Member States and international agencies and organizations are encouraged to provide personnel, equipment and other resources for the transitional administration are available, as requested by the Secretary General, including for the construction of the basic institutions and capacities. These efforts must be coordinated as closely as possible.
15 The importance of training the UNTAET personnel in humanitarian, human rights and refugee law, including child - gender-specific provisions, negotiation and communication skills, cultural awareness and civilian-military coordination is emphasized.
16 Any violence and actions in support of the violence in East Timor is convicted. The UN Security Council calls for their immediate end and demands that those responsible be held accountable for the violence accountable.
17 The UNTAET created for a period until 31 January 2001.
18 The Secretary-General is requested to keep the Council closely and regularly informed of progress in the implementation of this resolution, in particular with regard to the provision of UNTAET and possible future reductions in its military component, if the situation in East Timor has improved. Within three months, a report shall be made and a new all further six months.
19 The UN Security Council decides to remain active in this matter.
Follow
East Timor remained until 2002 under UN administration of the UN Special Representative Sergio Vieira de Mello and was released on May 20 in Independence. The last troops of INTERFET and the majority of UN personnel to leave the country until 2006. Shortly after riots broke out that required the re- deployment of a military intervention force. She will complete her mission in December 2012.