US EditionAustralian police to stay in Solomon Islands until 2024 election - government
- Australia has agreed to extend the stay of its police forces in the Solomon Islands until June next year, in response to a request from the Solomon government. The Australian police force was initially deployed to the Solomon Islands in December 2021 to address anti-government protests and provide security for the Pacific Games scheduled for November. This extension is seen as crucial to filling security gaps during these events.
- The extension comes at a time when the Solomon Islands has strengthened its security ties with China, raising concerns among Australia, New Zealand, and the US about their longstanding security partnership with the Pacific nation. China has supported the Solomon Islands' bid to host the Pacific Games and provided funding for infrastructure after the country switched diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China.
- The Australian police will work alongside officers from Fiji, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea during their extended mission. Their presence has been deemed vital for providing security during the national general elections in the Solomon Islands.
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Australia Says it Will Send More Police to Solomon Islands, Extend Mission
Australia said on Sunday it would send additional police to the Solomon Islands to boost security for the Pacific Games in November, keeping them there until June to assist with a general election. The extended Australian police presence comes after the Solomon Islands upgraded ties with China, signing a policing agreement in July. Australia, New Zealand and the United States are concerned Chinese police could dislodge a long-standing security a…
Australia to boost police mission in Solomon Islands ahead of elections
In a move that might be seen as an offence in China, the Pacific island nation of Solomon Islands has invited Australia to extend the stay of its police forces in the country until elections take place in June next year. Now, Australia has also agreed to extend its police mission, along with sending more forces to the country to boost security regime.
Australia says it will send more police to Solomon Islands, extend mission
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia said on Sunday it would send additional police to the Solomon Islands to boost security for the Pacific Games in November, keeping them there until June
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