Image Gallery 2006
30 May 2006
Soldiers provide security during food distribution in Dili
The Australian Defence Force operation to support the people of Timor-Leste entered its fifth day on 29 May 2006 with around 2000 ADF personnel deployed either on the ground or with supporting air and naval elements.
The situation on the ground in Dili remained dangerous. Armed groups continued to destroy property and threaten people. Australian, New Zealand and Malaysian troops were responding with appropriate force.
A strong Australian presence had been established in and around Dili with 1300 ground troops conducting security operations.
A robust logistics and support network comprising over 1000 personnel located in Darwin, Townsville and Sydney was supporting the deployed force.
The Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Houston, said the rapid deployment of this large ground force was a remarkable achievement.
"It highlights the professionalism and adaptability of our people and the high degree of readiness of our Defence force," he said.
"Australian forces are now working closely with the Timorese Government, the Timor-Leste Defence Force and other deployed forces to continue to stabilise the security situation on the ground and facilitate the separation of the various conflicting groups back into safe and secure locations.
| 20060529adf8161479_029 Local children enjoy themselves at a playground in Dili, with Australian Army soldiers and a Unimog truck providing area security in the background. (Date taken: 28 May 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060529adf8161479_036 Soldiers from the Australian Army provide security during food distribution in Dili. Each bag contains 50kg of rice. (Date taken: 28 May 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060529adf8161479_052 Soldiers from the Australian Army provide security during food distribution in Dili. Each bag contains 50kg of rice. (Date taken: 28 May 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060529adf8161479_065 Soldiers from the Australian Army assist with food distribution in Dili. More than 1000 50kg bags of rice were provided to families in one day. (Date taken: 28 May 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060529adf8161479_075 Gunner Justin Matangi from Golf Company, 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group, talks to local children in Dili. (Date taken: 28 May 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060529adf8161479_078 Private Ricky Juzuf maintains security in the compound of the United Nations Office in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 28 May 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060529adf8161479_098 Soldiers from the Australian Army provide security during food distribution in Dili. Each bag contains 50kg of rice. (Date taken: 28 May 2006) low-res | high-res |
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| 20060529adf8161479_119 Lance Corporal Debbie Timmins from 11th Military Police Platoon in Darwin displays confiscated weapons in Dili. (Date taken: 28 May 2006) low-res | high-res |
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