Explosion In Sinai - NZ Defence Force Member Involved
New Zealand Defence Force
Te Ope Kaatua O Aotearoa
Media Release
26 April 2006
Explosion In Sinai - New Zealand Defence Force Member Involved
An explosion has occurred close to North Camp, in the Sinai Peninsula. A member of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF)
serving with the Sinai based Multi National Force and Observers (MFO) was involved in the incident.
The NZDF member has not sustained any injuries. He was undertaking a driving task at the time of the explosion. He was
taken back to North Camp soon after the incident.
The explosion occurred at approximately 9pm NZ time (11am local time).
26 NZDF members are currently serving with the MFO. Further information about the NZDF contribution to the MFO can be
found at www.nzdf.mil.nz under Operations.
Information update will be provided tomorrow morning (27 April).
New Zealand Defence Force
Te Ope Kaatua O Aotearoa
Media Release
27 April 2006
Update: Explosion In Sinai - New Zealand Defence Force Member Involved
The New Zealand Defence Force member involved in a suicide bombing attack in the Sinai Peninsula last night is New
Zealand Army Private Joshua Roewen. Private Roewen, who has been in the Army for three years, is 21 years old.
Private Roewen deployed to the Multi National Force and Observers (MFO) in February this year. He is on a six-month tour
of duty. This is his first overseas deployment. His home Camp is Burnham based 3rd Land Force Group where he has been
based for the past three years as an Army Driver.
The suicide bombing attack, which targeted the MFO vehicle Private Roewen was driving during a routine task, damaged the
vehicle. Private Roewen 's quick actions assisted in getting the vehicle away from the danger area. Neither Private
Roewan nor the two passengers sustained any injuries in the attack.
Private Roewen is now located at his base, North Camp. He is coping well with the situation and is undergoing critical
incident management support from MFO staff, which occurs routinely after any significant event. He is expected to remain
with the MFO to complete his deployment.
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