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08CANBERRA590
2008-06-10 07:57:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Canberra
Cable title:
AUSTRALIA PROPOSES PEACEKEEPING PARTICIPATION IN
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UNCLAS CANBERRA 000590
SIPDIS
STATE FOR AF, EUR, EAP, PM AND T
PACOM FOR POLAD
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KPKO PREL PGOV MOPS AS
SUBJECT: AUSTRALIA PROPOSES PEACEKEEPING PARTICIPATION IN
DARFUR
REF: CANBERRA 00025
UNCLAS CANBERRA 000590
SIPDIS
STATE FOR AF, EUR, EAP, PM AND T
PACOM FOR POLAD
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KPKO PREL PGOV MOPS AS
SUBJECT: AUSTRALIA PROPOSES PEACEKEEPING PARTICIPATION IN
DARFUR
REF: CANBERRA 00025
1. (U) The Prime Minister's office announced on June 8 that
Australia will join the United Nations Assistance Mission in
Darfur (UNAMID). The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has
proposed sending nine officers to join the international
force working to restore stability in Sudan. They would work
with UNAMID Headquarters in logistics, movement and
operational areas. ADF participation is subject to final
agreement by the Government of Sudan.
2. (U) A decision on the level of participation in Darfur
was expected earlier this year (see reftel) as part of the
Rudd Cabinet's consideration of non-regional peacekeeping
operations. The GOA statement said, "these appointments will
provide ADF officers with an opportunity to serve within
UNAMID Headquarters and demonstrate the high level of
confidence that the UN places in the ADF" and that this
contribution demonstrates their "commitment to the UN and
restoring peace and stability in Darfur." The Australian
government has also pledged AUD 5 million (USD 4.8 million)
in humanitarian assistance.
MCCALLUM
SIPDIS
STATE FOR AF, EUR, EAP, PM AND T
PACOM FOR POLAD
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KPKO PREL PGOV MOPS AS
SUBJECT: AUSTRALIA PROPOSES PEACEKEEPING PARTICIPATION IN
DARFUR
REF: CANBERRA 00025
1. (U) The Prime Minister's office announced on June 8 that
Australia will join the United Nations Assistance Mission in
Darfur (UNAMID). The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has
proposed sending nine officers to join the international
force working to restore stability in Sudan. They would work
with UNAMID Headquarters in logistics, movement and
operational areas. ADF participation is subject to final
agreement by the Government of Sudan.
2. (U) A decision on the level of participation in Darfur
was expected earlier this year (see reftel) as part of the
Rudd Cabinet's consideration of non-regional peacekeeping
operations. The GOA statement said, "these appointments will
provide ADF officers with an opportunity to serve within
UNAMID Headquarters and demonstrate the high level of
confidence that the UN places in the ADF" and that this
contribution demonstrates their "commitment to the UN and
restoring peace and stability in Darfur." The Australian
government has also pledged AUD 5 million (USD 4.8 million)
in humanitarian assistance.
MCCALLUM