Gates Criticism: Discord At NATO

June 15th, 2011
Posted by EUEditor

Not much protestation followed the weekend criticism of NATO partners by the United States Defence Secretary, Robert Gates, at Brussels. … Read More »

Soldier’s Death In Afghanistan

June 8th, 2011
Posted by EUEditor

An Australian soldier, the fourth in two weeks, has been killed in Afghanistan.

Sapper Rowan Robinson, 23, a combat engineer, was shot during a period of sustained combat with insurgent forces, becoming the 27th Australian to die there since 2001. … Read More »

Details On Soldier Deaths

June 2nd, 2011
Posted by EUEditor

In Afghanistan, the hunt for the National Army soldier who shot dead an Australian on Monday has been unsuccessful, after three days.

The Afghan man shot Lance Corporal Andrew Gordon Jones, 25, at a patrol base North of the Australian headquarters at Tarin Kot.

Army spokesmen could not confirm reports that the gunman was a Taliban insurgent who had infiltrated the forces some months ago; he may have got away on a motorcycle. … Read More »

Two Australians Killed In Afghanistan

May 31st, 2011
Posted by EUEditor

Two Australian soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan in separate incidents.

The following report is provided by Defence Australia.
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Afghanistan: Soldiers Recovering

May 28th, 2011
Posted by EUEditor

Five Australian soldiers wounded in Afghanistan last week are reported to be making a steady recovery.

A sixth man, Sergeant Brett Wood, killed in action last Monday (23.5.11), is expected to be returned to Australia during the coming week, after a ceremony put on by soldiers at the Tarin Kot base.

See EUAustralia Online, “Australian death in Afghanistan”, 24.5.11. … Read More »

Australian Death In Afghanistan

May 24th, 2011
Posted by EUEditor

A decorated Australian commando on his third tour in Afghanistan, Sergeant Brett Wood, has been killed in action.

It was the twenty-fourth death among Australians serving with the allied force in Afghanistan, organised by the NATO alliance.

Two other solders were wounded at the same time as Sgt. Wood, and three hurt in another incident.
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NATO Ready On Libya, But Waits On Other Powers …

March 11th, 2011
Posted by EUEditor

NATO Defence Ministers on Thursday approved contingency planning for a “no-fly” zone over Libya as well as other options, to step up humanitarian work and the embargo on arms for Triploi. … Read More »