Tag: migrants
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Marsec in Libya
The risks associated with Libya’s TTW. Contested Seas: Maritime Security in Libya By James Pothecary Introduction On 20 February, the Bahamas-flagged car carrier Morning Compass was seized by militants purporting to represent […]
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Irish Navy for EUNAVFORMed?
Naval service ships operating in the Mediterranean Sea could soon be adopting a more robust role in the fight against Islamic terrorists and people-smugglers. Irish navy may join EU counter-terrorism […]
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Libya CG accused
Reports that migrants were forced out of boat at gunpoint. Libyan coast guard accused of endangering refugee lives LIBYA – Libya’s Cost Guard stands accused by search and rescue organisations […]
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Libya CG wants boats armed
Few reports of armed smugglers from NGOs… Libya asks Italy to arm migrant patrol boats Libya on Thursday asked Italy to arm the patrol boats it uses in the fight […]
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New boats for Libyan CG
Increases Coast Guard capability. Italy hands over four patrol boats to Libyan Navy The Italian Interior Minister, Marco Minniti, handed over Monday four patrol boats repaired in Italy as part […]
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Danish MPA for Horn, Med
Aircraft to monitor shipping, migrants. Denmark deploys Challenger jet to support maritime security at the Horn of Africa After taking advice from The Foreign Policy Committee, the Government today decided […]
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Libya asks for guns, boats
Libyan government sends list of requested equipment including boats, helicopters and weapons. EU considering giving ships armed with machine guns to Libyan coastguard accused of killing migrants Lizzie Dearden Libya […]
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New boats for Libya
Vessels arrive as more migrants cross Med. Italy provides Libya with two rescue boats The Italian Coast Guard has donated two rescue boats to the Libyan Coast Guard and Navy […]
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NGOs need Med support
Nearly 9,000 refugees were rescued after they tried crossing the Mediterranean in unseaworthy boats over the weekend. NGOs played a big role in saving their lives, but want more support […]
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Med migrant rescues
Thousands make crossing over weekend. Migrant boats: Thousands saved off Libyan coast over Easter Thousands of migrants have been saved from the sea near Libya during one of the busiest […]
