Germany Plans to Renew Operation IRINI to Enforce Libya Arms Embargo
On Sunday, the German government announced its decision to renew several military missions abroad, including the EU-led Operation IRINI in ...
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Secret Documents Uncover Tony Blair’s Pressure on Libya for Arms Contracts
Newly uncovered documents reveal that former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's government pressured Libya's regime, led by Muammar Gaddafi, to ...
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IRINI Conducts Over 650 Maritime Inspections
The European Union Naval Operation (EUNAVFOR) IRINI has reiterated its commitment to enforcing the United Nations-mandated arms embargo on Libya. ...
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IRINI Reports 22 “Suspicious” Flights Over Libya
Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI reported that it tracked 22 suspicious flights in October 2024 out of a total of 1,604 ...
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IRINI Commander Meets EU Officials to Strengthen Arms Embargo on Libya
On Thursday, the Commander of Operation Irini, Admiral Valentino Rinaldi, held key meetings in Brussels with senior EU representatives and ...
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EU Praises Operation IRINI’s Role in Supporting Stability in Libya
On Thursday, the European Union’s Ambassador to Libya, Nicola Orlando, praised Operation IRINI for its significant role in promoting peace ...
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UN Envoy Highlights Importance of Arms Embargo for Libya’s Stability
The Acting Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Stephanie Khoury, visited the headquarters of the European ...
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Tensions Rise as Turkey Rejects EU’s Request to Inspect Libya-Bound Vessel
Turkey has once again rejected a European Union (EU) request to inspect a ship bound for Libya, intensifying tensions over ...
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Polish Naval Chief Evaluates EU’s Efforts in Libya Arms Embargo
Rear Admiral Krzysztof Jaworski, the Polish Maritime Component Commander, recently visited the headquarters of Operation Irini in Rome. Operation Irini, ...
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EU Appoints New Italian Commander for IRINI to Monitor Libyan Arms Flow
Italian Admiral Valentino Rinaldi has taken command of the European Union's "Operation IRINI," succeeding Admiral Stefano Turchetto. This naval operation ...
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