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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 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 divided From 1910 to the end of World War II, Korea was a Japanese colony.
Australian peacekeepers in Mozambique from 1994 to 2002
Civil war and instability Mozambique 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 war In 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), (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 - A 171 freight handler (Oral history)
Christopher Hodder - A comparison of Timor and Somalia (Oral history)
Christopher Hodder - A friendly provost (Oral history)
Christopher Hodder - A reflection on a changed military culture (Oral history)
Christopher Hodder - At loggerheads with Big Brother (Oral history)
Christopher Hodder - Australia's contribution like a pin drop in the ocean (Oral history)
Christopher Hodder - Basic training and camaraderie (Oral history)
Christopher Hodder - Bella the companion dog (Oral history)
Christopher Hodder - Christmas Island, Nauru, September 11, and Kuwait (Oral history)
Christopher Hodder - Circumnavigating the Yanks (Oral history)
Christopher Hodder - Delivering chocolate and coke (Oral history)
Christopher Hodder - Familiar landscapes (Oral history)
Christopher Hodder - Family military connections (Oral history)
Christopher Hodder - Flying into Bagram (Oral history)
Christopher Hodder - Held as suspected terrorists (Oral history)
Christopher Hodder - Into the home of El Qaeda (Oral history)
Christopher Hodder - Joining the army (Oral history)
Christopher Hodder - Love of the army (Oral history)
Christopher Hodder - Paid to be a soldier (Oral history)
Christopher Hodder - Phoning home (Oral history)
Christopher Hodder - Returning the Timorese to their homes (Oral history)
Christopher Hodder - Somalia - The best and worst (Oral history)
Christopher Hodder - Trying to win hearts and minds in Somalia (Oral history)
Christopher Hodder - Urgency as a matter of perspective (Oral history)
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…
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), (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), (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 (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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