International Force East Timor
The International Force East Timor (INTERFET) was a multinational non-United Nations peacemaking task force, organised and led by Australia in accordance with United Nations resolutions to address the humanitarian and security crisis that took place in East Timor from 1999–2000 until the arrival of UN peacekeepers. INTERFET was commanded by an Australian military officer, Major General Peter Cosgrove.
| International Force East Timor | |
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Logo of INTERFET | |
| Also known as | INTERFET |
| Leader | Major General Peter Cosgrove |
| Dates of operation | September 20, 1999–February 20, 2000 |
| Country | See list |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Status | Handed over command of military operations to UNTAET |
| Size | 11,500 personnel (at the peak of deployment) |
| Battles and wars | 1999 East Timorese crisis |
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