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20 November 2006
ADF Support to Tonga
Australian Defence Force personnel arrived in Tonga at 7.10 pm local time (5.10pm AEST) yesterday and commenced their mission as part of the New Zealand-led combined military force to support the Tongan Security Forces in stabilising the situation.
Current reports are that the situation in Nuku'alofa remains calm.
The contingent of around 50 ADF personnel has linked up with their New Zealand Defence Force colleagues who are providing security to the Fau'amotu International Airport. Today planning will occur with the Tongan Security Forces to confirm the way ahead in returning normalcy to Nuku'alofa.
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