After 53 years the Australian civpol component of UNFICYP withdrew two years ago. The closest I got to serving in Cyprus was to be nominated for an interview unfortunately I only found this out on my return from a trip to Hong Kong. I missed the interview and Cyprus posting. The following year NSW Police withdrew our states participation in the UN mission. I knew Ian Ward, a good bloke, sadly missed. I did get to spend 3 months with UNTAC in 1993 as a UN employee, attached to Irish Contingent Siem Reap. I was also undertaking research in Cambodia… Read more »
After 53 years the Australian civpol component of UNFICYP withdrew two years ago. The closest I got to serving in Cyprus was to be nominated for an interview unfortunately I only found this out on my return from a trip to Hong Kong. I missed the interview and Cyprus posting. The following year NSW Police withdrew our states participation in the UN mission. I knew Ian Ward, a good bloke, sadly missed. I did get to spend 3 months with UNTAC in 1993 as a UN employee, attached to Irish Contingent Siem Reap. I was also undertaking research in Cambodia… Read more »