The decision came alongside Foreign Minister Ramos-Horta's request to the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights to investigate allegations of human rights violations by the East Timorese police forces, as alleged by Human Rights Watch and the United States Department of State.
Keputusan ini dibuat setelah Menteri Luar Negeri Ramos-Horta meminta Komisaris Tinggi Hak Asasi Manusia PBB menyelidiki dugaan pelanggaran HAM oleh kepolisian Timor Leste seperti yang dituduhkan Human Rights Watch dan Departemen Luar Negeri Amerika Serikat.