EU Discusses Expanding Operation IRINI Beyond Libya
The European Union unveiled plans to expand its naval mission, Operation IRINI, beyond the borders of Libya, spotlighting a renewed ...
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New Greek Commander Leads EU’s Arms Embargo Operation to Libya
Greek Admiral, Kostantinos Bakalakos assumed command of the European military maritime operation in the Mediterranean, known as Operation IRINI He ...
Read moreIRINI: 491 Merchant Vessels Investigated off Libyan Coast in July
In July 2023, the EU’s Operation IRINI closely scrutinised 491 merchant vessels through radio communications from a total of 11,059 ...
Read moreIrish Navy to Enforce UN Embargo in Libya
Irish naval personnel will be permitted to board and inspect ships by force if required during their deployment to enforce ...
Read moreIrish Naval Vessel Joins Operation IRINI
As the international community takes action against arms smuggling in Libya, an Irish naval vessel is gearing up to enforce ...
Read moreMSF Urges Ireland to Cancel Training of Libyan Coast Guard
The Doctors Without Borders (MSF) charity organization said that the Irish government plans to send a naval patrol vessel to ...
Read moreIreland to Send Ship to Combat Arms Smugglers off Libyan Coasts
On Wednesday, Ireland announced that it will send a naval ship to the Mediterranean to assist in an operation targeting ...
Read moreEU Appoints New Operation ‘IRINI’ Commander
On Sunday, the European Union appointed Italian Rear Admiral, Valentino Rinaldi as the new Commander of Operation IRINI (EUNAVFOR MED ...
Read moreIRINI: Turkey Refused Inspection of Ship Heading to Libya
On Wednesday, the European Union’s Operation, EUNAVFOR MED IRINI said Turkey has refused its request to inspect the Turkish-flagged ship ...
Read moreEU Votes to Extend IRINI Operation in Libya
Rear Admiral Stefano Turchetto, the Commander of the European Union’s EUNAVFOR MED IRINI operation, said that the extension of the ...
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