EUNAVFOR

News Archive - June 2019

EU NAVFOR Somalia At the 11th Annual Meeting of Human Rights and Gender Advisers and Focal Points in CSDP Missions and Operations

June 24, 2019 - 17:30

“Gender policies are at the core of the EU Global Policy.” Ambassador Mara Marinaki Brussels, 21 June 2019⁠—This week, Human Rights and Gender advisers appointed to EU CSDP institutions, missions and operations attended the 11th annual Meeting of Human Rights and Gender Advisers and Focal Points in CSDP Missions and Operations at the Albert Borschette […]

Read more

Farewell to Swedish Contribution LtCol. Thomas Dahlmark

June 24, 2019 - 13:31

“He always knew how to steer our ship, even when we felt like we were in the reefs.” Rota, 24 June 2019—This week, EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation ATALANTA Operation Headquarters bid farewell to long-serving, hard-working Swedish contribution, LtCol. Thomas Dahlmark. LtCol. Dahlmark served in Operation ATALANTA for two-and-a-half years, beginning his post in Northwood, UK, […]

Read more

EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation ATALANTA Recognises World Refugee Day 2019

June 20, 2019 - 08:30

In Somalia, an estimated 2.6 million people have had to flee their homes because of insecurity. World Vision, 2019 Today, EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation ATALANTA joins the United Nations Refugee Agency in recognising World Refugee Day, a day on which we honour the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees. It is also a […]

Read more

Chief of Chilean Navy Visits Operation Atalanta Headquarters in Rota

June 14, 2019 - 09:16

“Operation ATALANTA is more than just the units we have deployed in the area. We are working in a key area for international trade.” R. Adm. Antonio Martorell Lacave Rota, 12 June 2019 — On Wednesday afternoon, the Chief of the Chilean Navy, Admiral Julio Leiva Molina, visited the Operation Headquarters (OHQ) to learn more […]

Read more

German P3-C Orion Heads Home After Another Successful Deployment with EU NAVFOR

June 13, 2019 - 15:07

“With high continuity and personal engagement, the German Navy sailors, and also soldiers of the other branches of the Bundeswehr, are fulfilling their duty in this politically and climatically demanding region.” Captain Guido Brach, German Navy Djibouti, 12 June 2019—On Thursday, Operation Atalanta’s German P-3C had its last flight of its most recent deployment with […]

Read more

Operation Atlanta Force Commander Visits Chief of Royal Navy of Oman

June 12, 2019 - 09:06

“The presence of EU NAVFOR clearly benefits the security and stability of the region.” Rear Admiral Abdullah Bin Khamis Al Raisi Muscat, 08 June 2019⁠—On Saturday morning, the ESPS Navarra’s Force Commander, Rear Admiral Ricardo Hernandez visited the Chief of the Oman Navy, Rear Admiral Abdullah Bin Khamis Al Raisi at the Oman Navy’s Headquarters. […]

Read more

Defense Lawyer Appointed to Represent Suspected Pirates at Court

June 7, 2019 - 17:29

Suspects are set to reappear in court in the Seychelles on 21 June. In a hearing today, in accordance with Seychelles law, a Court in Victoria pressed charges against five individuals accused of acts of piracy. The accused were in the presence of their newly appointed defence lawyer. EU NAVFOR transferred the individuals to the […]

Read more

Welcoming Returning Support from French Multi-role Frigate ‘La FS Surcouf’

June 3, 2019 - 12:10

The FS Surcouf has supported Operation Atalanta in the past, including deployments in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017 and 2018. Rota, 3 June 2019 — Operation Atalanta is glad to welcome the French Ship (FS) Surcouf back this week, as it sails in direct support of Operation Atalanta. FS Surcouf will operate alongside the Spanish Ship […]

Read more

join our newsletter