What was Peter Cosgrove's role in East Timor?
Advisor
Commander of the International Force
Secretary of Defence
Peacekeeper
Answer
Peter Cosgrove served as the Commander of the International Force in East Timor (INTERFET). He led the Australian-led peacekeeping force that was deployed to East Timor in 1999 following the country's vote for independence from Indonesia. Cosgrove was responsible for overseeing the successful deployment and operation of INTERFET, which played a key role in restoring peace and stability to East Timor.
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