World Food Programme

  • UN aid ship targeted by shelling near Aden

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    Ship forced to turn back. UN aid ship targeted by shelling near Aden Aden (AFP) – A UN-chartered ship loaded with humanitarian supplies bound for Yemen was targeted by shelling […]

  • EUNAVFOR Has Protected 300 WFP Vessels

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    The EU Naval Force achieved an impressive milestone this week by successfully completing its 300th close protection of a World Food Programme (WFP) vessel along the Somali coastline. EU Naval […]

  • After Operation ATALANTA

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    What will the EU do about piracy in 2017? After Operation ATALANTA Rear Admiral Jonas Haggren of the Swedish Royal Navy, the new Force Commander for the EU’s Op Atalanta […]

  • Ireland in anti-piracy role?

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    WFP role or full maritime deployment discussed. Simon Coveney to decide on Defence Forces role in tackling piracy in Indian Ocean Permutations of resources and personnel being considered to combat […]

  • UNODC Maritime Crime Programme

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    UNODC issues 2014 maritime crime report.  UNODC Maritime Crime Programme MARITIME CRIME poses a serious threat to the safety of seafarers, international trade and regional stability. As over 90% of […]

  • China helps fight piracy off Somalia

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    International naval forces still suppressing piracy in region.  China helps fight piracy off Somalia A senior US State Department official praised China’s efforts in global counterpiracy in the waters off […]

  • EU votes to protect Somali aid

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    Extension ensures protection for World Food Programme. EU votes to keep protecting aid to Somalia from pirates European council extends counter-piracy patrols for two years to secure humanitarian aid shipments […]

  • EUCAP Nestor deploys in Mogadishu

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    EU mission opens in Somali capital.  EUCAP Nestor deploys in Mogadishu As from today, November 24th, EUCAP Nestor maritime, legal and police experts are permanently deployed in Mogadishu. The Mission […]

  • Op Atalanta Extended to End of 2016

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    EU sign off on mission extension.  EU Counter-Piracy Operation Atalanta Extended to End of 2016 The Council has extended the EU’s counter-piracy Operation Atalanta by two more years, until 12 December […]

  • Navies collaborate on maritime security

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    Ongoing coalitions suppress and fight piracy, maritime crime. Navies to collaborate to ensure maritime security In a discussion at the International Sea Power Symposium at the US Naval War College […]

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