By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia said on Sunday it would send additional police to the Solomon Islands to boost security for the Pacific ...
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOSSYDNEY - Australia said on Sunday it would send additional police to the Solomon Islands to boost security for the Pacific Games in November, keeping them there until June to assist with a general election.
The Solomon Islands said on Friday it had invited Australia to extend the police presence, originally due to end in December. "At the request of the Solomon Islands Government, Australia has extended its contribution to the Solomons International Assistance Force until June 2024 to assist with security for the national general elections," the statement said.
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