Tonga's sixth contingent for Afghanistan
Tonga’s sixth contingent for Afghanistan left Tonga for the United Kingdom on Thursday, February 28.
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UK medals for Tonga soldiers who served in Afghanistan
In a special ceremony at Taliai Camp at Fua’amotu today, the United Kingdom Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan was awarded to Tonga’s fourth contingent of 55 soldiers who served in Afghanistan this year, as well as some soldiers from the first three Tongan contingents. Photos by Linny Folau.
Tonga's fourth contingent returns from Afghanistan
Tonga’s fourth contingent of 55 soldiers to Afghanistan returned safely to Tonga on Friday 16 November, after six-months duty in Helmand Province, under a NATO led-mission. Medals of recognition will be presented to the contingent by Rt Hon. Andrew Robathan MP, the Minister of State for the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom, at Taliai Camp, Fua’amotu, on Thursday 22 November.
Tongan troops unharmed in Camp Bastion attack
Tongan soldiers serving with security forces at Camp Bastion military compound in Afghanistan are safe today, after there was a complex attack by heavily armed insurgents on an area of the camp on Friday night, in which two U.S. Marines were killed and several more wounded.
PM farewells Tonga's 5th contingent to Afghanistan
Tonga’s Prime Minister Lord Tu’ivakano farewelled Tonga’s fifth contingent to Afghanistan at Fua’amotu International Airport this afternoon, September 14.
Tonga's 5th contingent for Afghanistan
Tonga’s fifth contingent to Afghanistan is expected to leave Tonga for the United Kingdom on Friday, September 14.
Tongan troops to remain in Afghanistan until 2014
Tonga had decided to remain in Afghanistan for two more years until December 2014 under a NATO-led mission, but a review would be held after the first year in December 2013, the Acting Commander of the Tonga Defence Services Captain Toni Fonokalafi said today.
No decision yet on Tonga's withdrawal from Afghanistan
Tonga had yet to decide whether to remain in Afghanistan until December 2014 or not, Brigadier Tau’aika ‘Uta’atu, Commander of the Tonga Defence Services said on June 6.
Tonga's third contingent to Afghanistan returns
Tonga’s third contingent of 55 soldiers returned safely to Tonga after six-months duty in Afghanistan and were greeted by happy families at the Fua’amotu International Airport, on May 25.
Tonga PM leaves for NATO Summit in US
Tonga’s Prime Minister Lord Tu’ivakano will depart Tonga tomorrow, May 16 to attend the 2012 NATO Summit hosted by US President Barack Obama, in Chicago.
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