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IRINI struggles to assert itself in Libyan waters

The naval operation to patrol the Mediterranean is organising a conference involving military commanders and diplomats against a backdrop of growing tensions between IRINI and Turkey. [...]

Published on 26/11/2020 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

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IRINI struggles to assert itself in Libyan waters

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EU and UN consider sending AVs seized off Libyan coast to Ghana

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Brussels and Ankara tussle over Libyan coastguard

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EU's maritime rescue millions missing at sea

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Germany quits surveillance in Horn of Africa as piracy threats decline

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EU border mission widens its scope to support UN peace process

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As Guterres is left in the lurch, Stephanie Williams to remain acting UNSMIL chief for a little longer

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Italy refuses to let up as Turkey continues offensive

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With no accord in Tunis, Stephanie Williams to discuss demobilising militias in Turkey

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