Image Gallery 2007
14 February 2007
Anzac Battle Group provide security to UNMIT's Obrigado headquarters, Dili
As part of the 26 January security arrangements signed between the UN and Australia, Anzac Battle Group troops have taken over protective duties of UNMIT's Obrigado headquarters from the Bangladeshi police.
Australian troops and East Timorese security officers are working side-by-side to ensure that UNMIT staff are able to carry out their functions in a secure environment.
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.
| 20070212adf8246638_002 Craftsman Robert Litchfield from Adelaide based 16 Air Defence Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group provides security on the front gate at United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste (UNMIT) Headquarters Obrigado Barracks, Dili. (Date taken: 12 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res
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| 20070212adf8246638_017 Private John Fetherstonhaugh from Adelaide based 16 Air Defence Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group provides security on the front gate with United Nations security officer Salustiano Pereira at United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste (UNMIT) Headquarters Obrigado Barracks, Dili. (Date taken: 12 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res
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| 20070212adf8246638_027 Bombardier David Sturtevant from Adelaide based 16 Air Defence Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group provides security on the back gate with United Nations security officer Marcelino Martins at United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste (UNMIT) Headquarters Obrigado Barracks, Dili. (Date taken: 12 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070212adf8246638_041 Bombardier David Sturtevant from Adelaide based 16 Air Defence Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group provides security on the back gate with United Nations security officer's (L-R) Costa D.J. and Cezario Nascimento Pires at the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste (UNMIT) Headquarters Obrigado Barracks, Dili. (Date taken: 12 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070212adf8246638_045 Gunner Travis Neale from Adelaide based 16 Air Defence Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group provides security on the back gate with United Nations security officer Costa D.J. at the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste (UNMIT) Headquarters Obrigado Barracks, Dili. (Date taken: 12 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070212adf8246638_053 (L-R) Private Rob Donlon and Gunner Luke Ingham from Adelaide based 16 Air Defence Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group provide a secure working environment to electoral teams employees at the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste (UNMIT) Headquarters Obrigado Barracks, Dili. (Date taken: 12 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070212adf8246638_058 (L-R) Gunner Luke Ingham and Private Rob Donlon from Adelaide based 16 Air Defence Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group provide a secure working environment to electoral teams employees (L-R) Marisol, Francelina and Dulce at the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste (UNMIT) Headquarters Obrigado Barracks, Dili. (Date taken: 12 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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