| Date from | 01 January 2003 |
|---|---|
| Date to | 31 December 2013 |
| Collection type | Conflict |
| Scope note | By early 2003, Solomon Islands was a failing state as a result of ethnic tensions, a breakdown in law and order, and near economic collapse. On 22 April 2003 the then Solomon Islands prime minister requested Australian assistance. The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) was deployed in July 2003 after being endorsed by the Pacific Islands Forum and the Solomon Islands Parliament. The official 'Cease Order' for Operation Anode was 30 September 2013, thus ending Australia s military commitment to this operation. |