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Australia's peacekeeping missions since 1947

Global peacekeeping operations

Australian peacekeepers in Afghanistan and Pakistan from 1989 to 1993

Soviet occupation of Afghanistan Afghanistan is a landlocked country at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. Pakistan lies to its south-east, and Iran to the south-west.

Australian peacekeepers in Cyprus with UNFICYP from 1964 to 2021

Civil unrest in Cyprus

Australian peacekeepers in East Timor from 1999 to 2013

Australia's involvement in East Timor, from 1999 to the end of 2012 was instrumental in that nation gaining independence.

Australian peacekeepers in Indonesia from 1947 to 1951

Australian peacekeepers in Kashmir from 1950 to 1985

The formation of India and Pakistan After India gained independence from British colonial rule in 1947, the territory was divided. This was known as the 'partition of India'.

Australian peacekeepers in Korea since 1950

Korea dividedFrom 1910 to the end of World War II, Korea was a Japanese colony.

Australian peacekeepers in Mozambique from 1994 to 2002

Civil war and instabilityMozambique sits on the Indian Ocean in south-eastern Africa.

Australian peacekeepers in Namibia with UNTAG from 1989 to 1990

Australian peacekeepers in Rwanda with UNAMIR from 1993 to 1996

Civil unrest and civil war Rwanda is a small, landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa, about two-fifths the size of Tasmania.

Australian peacekeepers in Sinai with UNEF II from 1973 to 1979

A region in dispute Since it was proclaimed a state on 14 May 1948, Israel has often been in conflict with the surrounding Arab states.

Australian peacekeepers in the Congo with ONUC 1960 to 1961

Congo in crisis

Australian peacekeepers in the Sinai with MFO from 1982 to 1986, and since 1993

War and occupation Israel occupied the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt for more than 10 years following the 1967 Six-Day War (also known as the Third Arab–Israeli War).

Australian peacekeepers in West New Guinea with UNTEA 1962

A territorial dispute The western half of the island of New Guinea, West New Guinea had been under Dutch control since 1828.

Australians in the UN missions to Somalia 1992 to 1995

Drought, famine, civil unrest and warIn 1992, the East African nation of Somalia was beset by famine and civil conflict. There was no central authority.

Cheryl Pearce: Stories of Service (Video), (Online lesson), (Student activity), (Educational)

Major General Cheryl Pearce, a distinguished soldier, has served in 2 major peacekeeping operations. This video tells the story of Cheryl’s service as a peacekeeper in East Timor and Cyprus. Cheryl…

Christopher Hodder - Army veteran (Video)

Chris Hodder joined the Australian Army in 1982. He completed recruit training with the 1st Recruit Training Battalion (1RTB) at Kapooka, New South Wales.

Commemorating Australian service in East Timor 1999 to 2013 poster (Poster)

This poster commemorates Australian service in East Timor, now Timor Leste, from 1999 to 2013. It briefly describes the historical background of our country's role in peacekeeping deployments to…

Commemorating Australian Service in Somalia poster 2022 (Poster)

The 2022 commemorative poster acknowledges the 30th anniversary of the Australian Defence Force deployment to Somalia from 1992 to 1995. This year also marks the 75th anniversary of Australian…

Don Barnby - Vietnam and AFP veteran, Cyprus and Bougainville (Video)

Don Barnby grew up in Wellington, New South Wales, an idyllic rural town. His parents were loving, but his police officer father expected a strong work ethic from his son.

Don Barnby - East Timor - Australian Federal Police (Video)

Don Barnby grew up in Wellington, New South Wales, an idyllic rural town. His parents were loving, but his police officer father expected a strong work ethic from his son.

Donald Barnby (Australian Army), Special Air Service Regiment (Video)

Donald Barnby served with the Special Air Service Regiment in Vietnam. Like many, he found the rapid transition from the battlefield back to Australia difficult to adjust to.

Donald Barnby: Stories of Service (Video), (Online lesson), (Student activity), (Educational)

Donald Barnby has had an exciting and varied career in the Australian Army, Special Air Service (SAS) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP). During this time, he also served in the Vietnam War.…

Peacekeeping and the United Nations Digibook (Digibook), (Student activity), (Worksheet), (Educational)

This resource explores the role of the United Nations (UN) and its peace operations around the world. It highlights how Australia has established a strong relationship with the UN through consistent…

Robert Harold Nimmo: Stories of Service (Online lesson), (Video), (Student activity), (Educational)

Lieutenant General Robert Harold Nimmo (known as Harold) served in the Australian military forces for over 35 years. He served in World War I and II, and was the Chief Military Observer to the United…

Summaries of Australia's peace operations

Learn more about some of the operations that have involved Australia.

Where Australia has served in peacekeeping

Explore some of the locations where Australia has deployed defence personnel, police and civilians as part of global peace operations.
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