Australia: 15 Jan 2001 – present

Strength: 2 Army Observers.

AO: Ethiopia and Eritrea

In June 2000, after two years of fighting in a border dispute, Ethiopia and Eritrea signed a cessation of hostilities agreement following proximity talks led by Algeria and the Organisation of African Unity. In July, the Security Council sets up UNMEE to maintain liaison with the parties and establish the mechanism for verifying the ceasefire. In September, the Council authorises deployment within UNMEE of up to 4,200 military personnel to monitor the cessation of hostilities and assist in ensuring observance of security commitments. Australian Army personnel are deployed to support the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea in an observer capacity (United Nations Military Observer (UNMO)).

VEA: Unknown.

Awards: ASM(75-) Clasp Ethiopia/Eritrea and UNMEE Medal


	ASM 1975 - Present		UNMEE Medal

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