Australia Appoints Former Ambassador to Afghanistan for Counter-Terrorism

Police officers that form part of the Australian Joint Counter Terrorism Team stand outside a home they raided as part of an operation in which they arrested three men who were allegedly preparing to attack the public in Melbourne, Australia, on Nov. 20, 2018. AAP/David Crosling/via Reuters

Australia has announced the appointment of the country’s next Ambassador for Counter-Terrorism.

“Today I announce the appointment of Mr. Richard Feakes as Australia’s next Ambassador for Counter-Terrorism,” Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in a statement on May. 25.