EU Set To Extend Operation Irini For Two Years
The European Union is set to extend its Libya arms embargo mission for two years, a senior EU official said. The mandate of Operation IRINI...
Operation IRINI
Germany says Turkey stopped it checking ship for arms-running to Libya
Turkey prevented German forces belonging to an EU military mission carrying out a full search of a Turkish cargo ship that they suspected of taking...
Williams welcomes IRINI’s efforts at enforcing the arms embargo in Libya
The Acting UN envoy to Libya, Stephanie Williams, met Monday with Eunavfor Med “IRINI Operation” commander, admiral Agostini and welcomed recent efforts at enforcing the...
A German vessel to arrive in the Mediterranean area
The German Ministry of Defense announced that the frigate “Hamburg” was sent to the Mediterranean in order to participate in the activity of the naval...
Borrell calls for strengthening of Operation Irini
EU foreign policy head Josep Borrell on Tuesday called for the strengthening of Operation Irini, the bloc’s naval mission in the Mediterranean Sea aimed at...
Greek Frigate Shadows Turkish Ship Suspected of Carrying Weapons to Libya
Greek Reporter news agency reported that a frigate from the Greek Navy which is taking part in the EU naval mission off the coast of...