The United Nations Security Council accepted East Timor's request for membership in the organization and recommended to the General Assembly that this newly independent country be accepted as a new member. The fifteen member countries of the Security Council approved this request on Thursday, one day after Kofi Annan, the UN Secretary-General, submitted East Timor's membership request to the council. East Timor has requested to be accepted as a new member of the United Nations at the upcoming General Assembly meeting in September. East Timor was recognized as the world's newest country on May 20, after centuries of Portuguese rule and 24 years of Indonesian occupation, which was often marked by repression and violence. Shortly after gaining independence, the 88-member parliament of East Timor voted to join the United Nations.
East Timor: The World's Newest Country - 2002-05-24
The UN Security Council has accepted East Timor's request for membership, recommending its acceptance by the General Assembly. This follows East Timor's recent independence from Portuguese and Indonesian rule. The event is significant as it marks the emergence of a new nation on the global stage.
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📰 What Happened
The UN Security Council accepted East Timor's request for membership and recommended it to the General Assembly. This follows East Timor's recent independence from Portuguese and Indonesian rule.
- East Timor was recognized as an independent country on May 20, 2002.
- The Security Council's approval came just a day after the membership request was submitted.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
East Timor gained independence after a long struggle against colonial and military rule, highlighting the challenges faced by newly independent states in gaining international recognition.
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