The United Nations Integrated Mission in East Timor (UNMIT) was established on August 25, 2006 by UN Security Council Resolution 1704. Its objectives are “to support the Government in consolidating stability, enhancing a culture of democratic governance, and facilitating political dialogue among Timorese stakeholders, in their efforts to bring about a process of national reconciliation and to foster social cohesion”. The UN Security Council later extended UNMIT’s mandate until 26 February 2008, 26 February 2009, and again until 26 February 2010.

Many countries including Malaysia contributes at least military and police to this mission.