Australia Launches World's First UN Police Peacekeeping Training Course for Pacific Region

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Australia has marked a significant milestone with the launch of the world's first UN Police Peacekeeping Training course tailored specifically for the Pacific region. The five-week programme, hosted by the Australian Federal Police (AFP), kicked off at the state-of-the-art Pacific Policing Development and Coordination Hub in Pinkenba, Brisbane. This initiative brings together 100 police officers from 10 Pacific Island nations, marking a new chapter in regional cooperation and international peacekeeping efforts. The course is a testament to the long-standing partnership between Australia and the United Nations, with the AFP Deputy Commissioner Lesa Gale highlighting the growing regional ambitions to contribute actively to international peacekeeping operations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UN Police Peacekeeping Training course is a five-week programme hosted by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) at the Pacific Policing Development and Coordination Hub in Pinkenba, Brisbane.
  • The programme brings together 100 police officers from 10 Pacific Island nations, including Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
  • The course is a result of a long-standing partnership between Australia and the United Nations, with the AFP Deputy Commissioner Lesa Gale emphasizing the growing regional ambitions to contribute actively to international peacekeeping operations.
  • Participating nations are committed to contributing to UN missions and supporting global peace and security efforts.
  • The course is a landmark step in regional cooperation and international peacekeeping efforts, with AFP Northern Command acting assistant commissioner Caroline Taylor highlighting its significance in supporting global peace and security.

Statistics:

  • 100 police officers from 10 Pacific Island nations are participating in the five-week UN Police Peacekeeping Training course.
  • 5 weeks duration of the training programme.
  • The course is a result of a long-term partnership between Australia and the United Nations.
  • Over 4 decades, the AFP has been involved in peacekeeping operations.
  • 10 Pacific Island nations are participating in the programme, including Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

Sources:

  • MIL OSI Publisher Australia
  • Australian Federal Police (AFP)
  • United Nations (UN)
  • RNZ Article republished under a community partnership agreement.

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