Image Gallery 2007
25 January 2007
UNPOL National Operations Centre, Timor Leste
Joint Task Force 631 liaison officers, working at the United Nations Police (UNPOL) National Operations Centre, Timor Leste, play an important role in coordinating the overall security activities of the country. They provide the crucial communication link between the UNPOL and the International Security Forces to ensure that tasks are conducted in accordance with the overall mission.
Operation ASTUTE is the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to assist in restoring peace to their country.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has deployed to Timor-Leste with a mission to assist the Government and the United Nations to bring stability, security and confidence to the Timorese to allow them to resolve their differences democratically and peacefully.
Following a general improvement in the security situation and the establishment of a comprehensive commercial logistic support contract, logistic elements of the ADF no longer required for these duties have returned to Australia, leaving about 800 ADF personnel in Timor-Leste. This force will remain in Timor-Leste continuing to provide a robust response capability to support the United Nations Police force.
Police from Australia and 24 other nations throughout the world provide security in Dili. The ADF provides support to these police operations as required.
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is working alongside the ADF to assist with this mission.
| 20070122adf8246638_003 Gunner Anthony Riedel on duty at the United Nations Police Headquarters compound. (Date Taken: 22 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070122adf8246638_009 Sergeant Mallic R. Hassan (Royal Malaysian Police) working close with (background) Captain Dave Klomp and Bombardier Ben Hoskins at the United Nations Police Headquarters compound. (Date Taken: 22 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070122adf8246638_011 (L-R) Chief Inspector Ramil Madiam (Philippines National Police), Superintendent Jonathan Ureta (Philippines National Police), Captain Dave Klomp, United Nations Police (UNPOL) Liaison Officer and Inspector Paul Sindlen (New Zealand Police) at the headquarters. (Date Taken: 22 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070122adf8246638_014 (L-R) Lance Bombardier Paul Noyelles and Captain Dave Klomp (both from 1 Field Regiment) reporting for duty at the United Nations Police Headquarters compound. (Date Taken: 22 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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