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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 
 
¶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