Image Gallery 2007
02 April 2007
Security by ADF personnel ahead of election
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.
There are approximately 1100 ADF personnel currently serving in Timor-Leste. This force will remain in Timor-Leste continuing to provide a robust response capability to support the Government of Timor-Leste and 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.
| 20070331adf8095516_010 Gunner Josh Chamberlain (left) and Private Rob Donlon, both from Golf Company, the 16th Air Defence Regiment, stand guard next to the printing facilities and the storage of ballot papers at the front of the Electoral Commission Building (STAE) at Obrigado Barracks in Dili, the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste. (Date taken: 30 March 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070331adf8095516_021 Private Rob Donlon, from Golf Company, 16th Air Defence Regiment, guards the printing facilities and the storage of ballot papers at the front of the Electoral Commission Building at Obrigado Barracks in Dili, the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste. (Date taken: 30 March 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070331adf8095516_036 Gunner Matthew Kelsy (left) and Gunner Robert Hawkins, both from the 16th Air Defence Regiment, stand guard at the front of Obrigado Barracks in Dili, the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste. (Date taken: 30 March 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070331adf8095516_057 United Nations Police representatives, the Dili Acting District Commander Antonio da Silva, (right) and the Head of the Portuguese Republican National Guard Jorge Barrados at an 'Elections Security' strategic planning meeting at Camp Phoenix with the Commanding Officer of the Anzac Battle Group Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Gallaway (left) and members of his staff. (Date taken: 30 March 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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