Final withdrawal of Australian troops from East Timor

June 13, 2005 

The Australian defence force handed the deeds to an ADF (Australian Defence Force) base in East Timor back to the country's government today, representing the end of armed peacekeeping in the country. The ADF says almost all their personnel will be out of the country within a fortnight. A small number will remain as part of a defence cooperation program between the two nations. 
The East Timorese Prime Minister and other dignitaries were present for the handing over of the deeds. Troops from the armed forces of both Australia and East Timor paraded together while the Australian flag was lowered. 
The Molena base, near the border with West Timor, has been operated by the ADF for the past three years. The site will now become a school.
Final withdrawal of Australian troops from East Timor June 13 , 2005 The Australian defence force handed the deeds to an ADF ( Australian Defence Force ) base in East Timor back to the country 's government today , representing the end of armed peacekeeping in the country . The ADF says almost all their personnel will be out of the country within a fortnight . A small number will remain as part of a defence cooperation program between the two nations . The East Timorese Prime Minister and other dignitaries were present for the handing over of the deeds . Troops from the armed forces of both Australia and East Timor paraded together while the Australian flag was lowered . The Molena base , near the border with West Timor , has been operated by the ADF for the past three years . The site will now become a school .
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