1st international police contingent arrives in E. Timor

1st international police contingent arrives in E. Timor

The first contingent of an international civilian police force arrives at Dili airport in East Timor on June 21 ahead of the territory's August referendum on its status. The contingent consists of 15 officers from Australia, 10 from New Zealand, seven from Britain, six from Spain and three from Ireland.

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