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Anzac peace force due in riot-torn Tonga

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Soldiers and police from New Zealand and Australia are expected to fly to Nuku'alofa this morning to help restore peace to Tonga after rioting that left six people dead.

Prime Minister Helen Clark and her Australian counterpart, John Howard, held a media conference in Hanoi early this morning NZT, to announce details of the peace mission.

Helen Clark said about 60 New Zealand defence personnel would help provide security at Nuku'alofa's airport, while eight to 10 New Zealand police would provide security at the New Zealand High Commission

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I'm glad to see New Zealand and Australia are stepping up and offering support for the moment, although I think that the issue of political reform is going to have to be addressed more thoroughly than it currently is if they want to avoid a repeat of these last few days.

    Reply#1 - Fri Nov 17, 2006 3:44 PM EST
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