UN Peacekeeping Force – 2004
2004
The contingent of 70 civilian advisers continued to assist the government, focusing on making preparations for the sustainability of the East Timor administration by creating manuals and training documents to be used after their withdrawal. After 20 May 2004 the civilian adviser contingent was reduced to 58 personnel. The UN Civilian Police contingent retained the end-of-2003 force structure until 20 May, when it was reduced in size to a contingent of 157 trainers only. These officers remained in training roles and co-deployed alongside the National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL) throughout the year. The security component of the mission remained at a level of 1,750 troops until May, at which point the force was reduced to a total of 477 all ranks, including 42 military liaison officers, 310 formed troops, and a 125-strong international response unit. Concurrent with the reduction in force on 20 May 2004, the mandate of UNMISET was also changed to focus on three tasks: (a) providing assistance to the justice system and core administrative structures of the East Timor administration, (b) contribute to the development of the PNTL, and (c) contribute to the maintenance of internal and external security.1