Hi,
Just to clarify. Timor Leste has not in fact officially deposited its
ratification with the UN Office of Legal Affairs New York, although it has
signalled its willingness through the adoption by its Parliament. Should
Timor deposit this ratification by the end of this month, the Convention
will officially come into force on 1 May 2003.
Best,
Pia Oberoi
Refugee Officer (Geneva)
Amnesty International United Nations Office
22, rue du Cendrier
1201 Geneva
Switzerland
Tel: + 41 22 906 94 82
Fax: + 41 22 731 74 57
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