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06 March 2007
Samè security restored by ISF

Two days after International Stabilisation Forces (ISF) security operations in Samè, the town and its residents are getting back to their normal routines. The ISF and the United Nations Police are providing security to the area. The citizens of Samè welcome the presence of the ISF and the usual Tuesday markets are shown continuing as normal.

The priority of International Stabilisation Forces is to help the Government of Timor-Leste and the United Nations stabilise the environment in preparation for the conduct of democratic elections.

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.