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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Farewell to Montenegrin Lt. Danijel Radonjic

May 31, 2019 - 08:11

“It is a sad day in Rota, because we are losing our Montenegrin representation in the OHQ.” Chief of Staff, Captain Luis Diaz Puente On 30 May 2019, Operation Atalanta bid farewell to Montenegrin Lieutenant Danijel Radonjic. […]

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Operation Atalanta’s Farewell to ITS Carlo Margottini

May 30, 2019 - 09:39

Grazie all’equipaggio di Carlo Margottini e alla Marina Militare Italiana per il loro contributo! 30 May 2019 — Today marks the end of ITS Carlo Margottini’s contribution to Operation Atalanta, the European Union’s first naval operation, launched […]

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