Download our free app on the App Store or Google Play for the latest headlines and breaking news alerts. US military strikes target Iran-backed militia in Iraq. ... Islamic State 10:15am Dec 30, 2019. Feb. 7, 2019 at 5:59 a.m. UTC. Prime Minister John Howard today declared that Cabinet had decided to commit Australian troops already deployed in the Gulf to war with Iraq. Iraq’s government declared victory over the militant group in 2017. Defence Minister Christopher Pyne has visited troops in Iraq and declared Australia will be there "until the job we set out to do is done". Catch up on SBS On Demand. The Governor-General has made a pre-Christmas visit to Australian troops serving in the Middle East. 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Copy link. “Australia is proud to support the Iraqi Security Forces, alongside its New Zealand counterparts.” New Zealand has deployed personnel alongside Australian forces to train Iraqi soldiers at camp Taji, north of Baghdad, since 2015. New Zealand, which has up to 95 soldiers in Iraq, deployed troops there in 2015, in a joint training mission with Australia to support the multinational United States-led operation against ISIS. SBS acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia. The Australian government has also been considering the future of Task Group Taji, amid speculation a ninth rotation of trainers, deployed in June, may be the last. But Defence Minister Linda Reynolds would not confirm on Tuesday whether Australia’s mission would end at the same time, saying only that overseas operations were constantly under review. Its government on Monday afternoon announced the nation's contribution to the mission would be ending over the next year, with its troops to be gradually withdrawn by June in 2020. It currently has 95 Kiwi troops there, along with about 300 Australian Defence Force personnel. Soldiers from the Special Operations Task Group use their rifle scopes to investigate the surrounding mountains during an operation in southern Afghanistan. Please try again. Story 1 – Australia’s detention, custody and transfer policy in Afghanistan and Iraq Flickr: Australian Department of Defence. Officials confirm second rocket attack on Iraq base housing Australian, US troops. He has also suggested Australian troops could take a stronger role in the Middle East if the US makes a speedy retreat. Mr Mark said the goal of any training mission was to ensure it became a sustainable program. The Australian soldiers will help replace troops 1,400 Dutch troops, who are being withdrawn after their government decided against renewing their mission. By November 2019, over 45,000 Iraqi Army personnel had been trained, and over 2,500 Australians had served with TGT. More than 30,000 Australian troops were deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq, and there are still about 1,600 service members in Afghanistan and across the Middle East. An American air strike on January 3 killed Iranian military leader Major General Qassem Soleimani near Baghdad Airport. She said she had discussed New Zealand’s withdrawal with Prime Minister Scott Morrison. There was an error submitting the form. It’s not just New Zealand that’s downsizing here,” Mr Mark said. Subscribe for free to get the latest breaking news and analysis sent to your inbox. There are now about 800 Australian soldiers deployed in Iraq and Australia's main logistical hub in the Middle East. Image: News Corp Australia More than 100 Australian and 45 New Zealand troops have been farewelled in Darwin ahead of their deployment to Iraq. Task Group Taji concluded in June 2020, with the tenth rotation being the last. New Zealand Defence Force members perform the NZDF haka during the formal welcoming ceremony, a powhiri, to celebrate Waitangi Day 2019 at Camp Taji, Iraq, Feb. 6, 2019. Ask Amazon Alexa for the latest SBS News or listen to SBS Radio. All rights reserved. ... Nearly 16 years after the United States invaded Iraq, there remain about 5,200 U.S. troops stationed there. “Australia is proud to support the Iraqi Security Forces, alongside its New Zealand counterparts.”. “Now it’s about mentoring and training trainers and then, alongside of Australia, exiting and having an exit plan. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) was ill-prepared for operations in Afghanistan, as it had no clear plan to deal with captured Taliban and Al Qa’eda fighters. By continuing to use our site you are agreeing to our. On Monday, NZ Defence Minister Ron Mark said the country’s contribution to the joint mission would end in the next year, with its troops to be gradually withdrawn by June 2020. ... 2019. We love feedback: help us improve by rating the app and sharing your suggestions at apps@sbs.com.au. Small number of COVID patients develop severe psychotic symptoms, Looking forward in Mallacoota, one year after the flames arrived, From bushfires to COVID-19: The moments that changed us in 2020, Michael Pascoe’s Olde Almanacke: An ode to 2021, Donald Trump urges followers to dump Rupert Murdoch’s ‘unwatchable’ Fox News, Dating Sunday: The busiest day on dating apps is here, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ambitious plan for 2021, The New Daily uses cookies. Australian troops will be in Iraq, Afghanistan for long term, says Malcolm Turnbull By David Wroe and national security correspondent Updated April 25, 2017 — 5.31pm first published at 4.30pm Related Topics. Defence Minister Christopher Pyne has visited troops in Iraq and declared Australia will be there "until the job we set out to do is done". How do pandemics usually end? Australian military operations in Iraq commenced in August 2014as part of the International Global Coalition to counter the Islamic State inIraq and Syria (ISIS). NZ announces Australia’s withdrawal of troops from Iraq. A tranche of leaked Afghan human rights reports, translated by the ABC and backed up by witness testimonies in Afghanistan, detail claims unarmed civilians were killed by Australian soldiers. close. Copyright © 2021 The New Daily. On Monday the Government announced a phased draw-down of troops in Iraq which will conclude the mission at Camp Taji in June. Australian troops have trained for six straight weeks while their New Zealand counterparts have trained for two months ahead of the 10th rotation of Task Group Taji. New Zealand also said on Monday it would extend its mission in Afghanistan, although reducing its personnel from 13 to 11 and changing the nature of its work. New Zealand planned to scale down its non combat troops in Iraq next month. The pledge from the defence minister comes after US president Donald Trump announced American troops would withdraw from Syria. “Australia and New Zealand consult closely on their respective deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan,” Senator Reynolds said. New Zealand has deployed personnel alongside Australian forces to train Iraqi soldiers at camp Taji, north of Baghdad, since 2015. 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His pledge comes after US President Donald Trump announced American troops would withdraw from Syria and wind back operations in Afghanistan, claiming Islamic State had been defeated. Mr Pyne reassured Middle Eastern leaders Australia has no intention of withdrawing from the war-torn nation, where 600 troops have been based since 2014. The base is used by the coalition forces in Iraq and not just by the United States of America. Source: AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE. More than 40,000 jihadists from 110 countries are thought to have travelled to Syria and Iraq. Watch SBS World News live daily at 6:30pm on TV and on our app. David Hurley also met with Australian diplomats and the presidents of both countries. Shia nomination In Iraq, the Shia-dominated coalition that won the most votes in last month's election is expected to meet on Tuesday to name its nominee for prime minister, officials say. Share page. Share. New Zealand’s defence minister announced on Monday that the nation would bring its troops home from Iraq over the next year – doing so “alongside of Australia”. Kiwi and Australian soldiers have together trained about 44,000 Iraqi troops to fight Islamic State at the camp since their mission began. A year later, on 9 September 2015, Prime Minister TonyAbbott announced Australia would expand its military commitment from Iraq into Syriato conduct operations against ISIS militants located there. Follow SBS News to join in the conversation and never miss the latest live updates. Share. Since 2015, New Zealand has deployed personnel alongside Australian forces to train Iraqi soldiers at Camp Taji, north of Baghdad, with 95 Kiwis currently there. The governor-general has made a pre-Christmas visit to Australian troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. It currently has 95 Kiwi troops there, along with about 300 Australian Defence Force personnel. Our troops are coming home. Approximately 300 Australian troops and diplomatic personnel are stationed in Iraq, mostly in the Taji base near Baghdad. Roughly 300 of these troops are involved in Task Force Taji. Defence Minister Ron Mark joins Checkpoint to discuss the government's decision to withdraw troops from Iraq by mid 2020. Australia has vowed to “work closely” with New Zealand as the country withdraws its troops from Iraq, while refusing to confirm it will follow suit. At the time, hesaid this would ‘help protect Iraq and its people fr… The New Zealand government said its troops would withdraw from Iraq by June 2020. President Trump has said he has no plans to withdraw US forces from Iraq but troop reductions in Syria and Afghanistan could have significant flow-on consequences. By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS. 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It currently has 95 Kiwi troops there, along with about 300 Australian Defence Force personnel. “Significant progress has been made in this area, which will allow the mission to reduce in numbers and conclude within the next year,” he said. It is […] In this 2019 file photo, US President Donald Trump speaks to US troops during a surprise Thanksgiving day visit at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern added: “I think their deployment has changed but it’s not for me to ultimately put a date on their decision”. Task Group Taji – 1 (Colonel Matt Galton), April 2015 – November 2015 New Zealand has deployed personnel alongside Australian forces to train Iraqi soldiers at camp Taji, north of Baghdad, since 2015. Most of Australia’s 280 regular troops are stationed with their New Zealand counterparts at the Taji Military Complex, known as Camp Taji, northwest of Baghdad. Get The New Daily free every morning and evening. 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