Salomonen
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RAMSI
Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (Sonstige)
Beginn: 07/03
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Solomons Warlord in Court (14.08.2003)
(Quelle: BBC News) One of the main rebel leaders in the Solomon Islands, Harold Keke, has appeared in court, a day after he surrendered to the Australian-led peacekeeping force.
Warlord's Surrender "Enormously Important" (13.08.2003)
(Quelle: The Sydney Morning Herald) The surrender of Solomon Islands warlord Harold Keke was a crucial breakthrough in the effort to restore stability and security to the lawless islands, the federal government said today. … Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said the surrender of the key militant leader highlighted the success of the Australian-led operation in the Solomons.
“Helping Friend” Deploys outside Honiara (04.08.2003)
(Quelle: BBC World) Australian-led peacekeepers in the Solomon Islands are to establish a base on the remote Weathercoast, one of the country's most troubled regions. … It is the multinational force's first major deployment outside the capital, Honiara.
Gun Amnesty Announced (31.07.2003)
(Quelle: BBC World) The government of the Solomon Islands has announced a 21-day weapons amnesty, as an Australian-led peacekeeping force continues to try and restore order in the lawless Pacific nation. … Solomons Prime Minister Allan Kemakeza said the amnesty, which comes into effect from midnight (1300 GMT on Thursday) was 'the last opportunity' to surrender an estimated 1,300 illegally-held guns.
Rebel Group Promises to Disarm (30.07.2003)
(Quelle: BBC World) Leaders from the Malaita Eagle Force (MEF) have promised that decommissioning will take place on 15 August. … The senior diplomat in charge of the multinational force, Nick Warner, said he hoped the MEF's decision would make other militia gangs see sense and give up their arsenals as well.
Solomons Might be a Long Term Commitment for Australia (26.07.2003)
(Quelle: Sidney Morning Herald) The Prime Minister, John Howard, said yesterday that he expected Australian troops to be brought back from the Solomon Islands fairly soon. But in the clearest indication so far of the timetable for Australia's involvement, he said police would probably stay in the Pacific state for several years.
Peacekeepers Arrive in Honiara (24.07.2003)
(Quelle: Sidney Morning Herald) The first troops and police from the 2,225-strong force, sent to restore law and order in the Solomons, arrived in Honiara today aboard RAAF aircraft and the Australian warship HMAS Manoora. They were followed this afternoon by the civilian head of the intervention force, Australian diplomat Nick Warner. … Solomons Prime Minister Sir Allan Kemakeza returned to Honiara on a navy patrol boat after leaving the capital late on Tuesday night amid what diplomats said were fears of possible kidnapping.
Operation “Helping Friend” Gets Underway (22.07.2003)
(Quelle: BBC World) An Australian warship, the HMAS Manoora, set off from north Queensland for the violence-wracked archipelago on Monday, carrying about 600 troops, military support personnel and vehicles. It is expected to arrive in the Solomons on Wednesday, ahead of the docking of about 1,400 troops from Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and other Pacific nations on Thursday.
Solomon Parliament Debates Peace Mission (16.07.2003)
(Quelle: BBC World) Prime Minister Allan Kemakeza urged parliament to back the legislation, saying the 2,000-strong force would be 'a compass' to guide his country. Foreign Minister Laurie Chan told delegates that, if the bill was passed, he expected the first deployment of foreign troops to arrive in the country as early as 24 July.
Mission could Begin Next Week (15.07.2003)
(Quelle: BBC World) An Australian mission to restore peace to the troubled Solomon Islands could begin deployment as early as 24 July, according to Australian media. The reports came as New Zealand said it would commit 140 police and troops to the military operation. Samoa, Fiji and Papua New Guinea are also expected to contribute police and military personnel.
Solomon Parliament Discusses Peacekeeping Force (09.07.2003)
(Quelle: BBC World) Australia is drawing up plans for the deployment of a multinational force to restore order and revive the archipelago's struggling economy, which has been torn apart by lawlessness and corruption. Canberra has broad regional support for its plan of armed intervention, which would be the biggest military operation in the South Pacific for more than 50 years. …The government of Sir Allan Kemakeza has already officially agreed to the Australian plan.
Pacific Nations Agree to Intervene (30.06.2003)
(Quelle: BBC World) Foreign ministers from 16 South Pacific nations decided at an emergency meeting in Sydney that they would support an Australian proposal for a multinational force to be sent to the troubled archipelago. Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Laurie Chan said his country was happy with the decision. … The final decision to deploy an international force will only be made when the Solomon Islands parliament makes an official request for outside help.
Australia Considers Intervention (26.06.2003)
(Quelle: BBC World) As many as 1,500 military personnel and police officers are set to be deployed in a multinational force to restore order to the Solomon Islands. … As the country slides further into anarchy, Australian Prime Minister John Howard has warned it could become a haven for 'drug dealers, money-launderers and international terrorism'.