The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Australian soldiers serving with the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), relax in Company Headquarters (CHQ) sleeping quarters. Left to right: Captain S Moore; Lance Corporal G Sherry and Corporal D P Collins. Following the overwhelming vote for independence by the East Timorese on 30 August 1999 in the United Nations (UN) sponsored referendum, the pro-Indonesian militia launched a campaign of destruction, arson and murder, killing approximately 1500 people and forcing 300 000 others into West Timor as refugees. On 15 September, the UN issued a resolution, calling for a multinational force to restore peace and security and facilitate humanitarian assistance operations. By 20 September 1999, the first coalition force began deploying to East Timor as part of Australian-led International Force for East Timor (INTERFET). Five months later in February 2000, INTERFET handed control of military operations over to UNTAET, who were to maintain security, establish an effective administration and develop civil and social services.
Two members of Special Air Services Regiment (SAS) tasked to guard generals at United Nations Transitional Authority in East Timor (UNTAET) Headquarters, talk in an office. Following the overwhelming
Australian and other international members serving with the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), attend a briefing at UN Headquarters. Maps have been laid out on large ta
Brigadier Duncan Lewis, Australian Army, and Commanding Officer United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) Suai, leads a briefing at UN Headquarters. Maps have been laid out on
Lieutenant Colonel Reynolds, Chief Public Relations (PR) Officer, Australian-led International Force for East Timor (INTERFET), works at a laptop computer in the PR office. Following the overwhelming
Two armoured personnel carriers (APCs) (numbers 30D and 35M) parked at a United Nations Transitional Authority in East Timor (UNTAET) patrol base. Following the overwhelming vote for independence by t
Unidentified Australian soldiers sitting in a landing craft about to head towards Suai Loro. Following the overwhelming vote for independence by the East Timorese on 30 August 1999 in the United Natio
