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East Africa Humanitarian aid Brief blog

4th May 20184th May 2018 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

German ICRC nurse kidnapped in Somalia

(B2) A German nurse working for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was kidnapped in the Somali capital

News Blog West Africa - Sahel Civil protection

24th October, 2015November 22, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Crash of a Spanish helicopter off the Canary Islands (maj5)

(B2) A Spanish Air Force AS332 Super Puma helicopter with 3 soldiers crashed into the sea on Thursday (22

July 24, 2015July 26, 2015 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Kidnapping of 5 Czechs in Lebanon: a criminal abduction?

(B2) The disappearance on Saturday (July 18) of five Czechs and their driver in eastern Lebanon is "of

April 21th22th June 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

CIA prisons (continued): Barroso, accomplice, reminds the PT press

(B2) In addition to my post on CIA prisons in Poland, let's also mention this opinion piece by Rafael Barbosa

News Blog Police Terrorism

July 29, 2003September 11, 2023 Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Fourniret: I am not a Dutroux number 2

(Archives) The author of the kidnapping of a young girl in Belgium fiercely denies any involvement in similar cases committed in France

[Interview] ASPIDES. A purely defensive operation that solves nothing. Forgotten geopolitical issues (Pascal Ausseur, FMES) April 8th
(B2) For Admiral Pascal Ausseur who heads the Mediterranean Foundation for Strategic Studies, the maritime operation launched by the Europeans in the Red Sea and in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait is not entirely justified , nor at
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[News] In the Red Sea, 68 ships escorted by Aspides. First assessment after seven weeks April 8th
(B2) Eleven attacks have been repelled in the Red Sea since February 23, according to Josep Borrell. Visibly satisfied with the performance of the latest EU maritime operations. The High Representative of the EU
Olivier Jehin
[News] Eurocorps head dismissed. For violation of defense secrecy March 27, 2024
(B2) Polish General Gromadziński is no longer the head of the European Corps. He has just been dismissed from his position and his security clearance has been revoked by the Polish government. With immediate effect. Reason
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Portrait] Three new heads of CSDP missions in Georgia, Palestine and Somalia March 26, 2024
(B2) The COPS ambassadors approved this Tuesday, March 26, the appointment of three heads of mission. A French woman in Georgia In Georgia, the appointment of General Bettina Boughani is confirmed, as of
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Report] Steadfast Defender 24: the clear message of the return of major NATO maneuvers March 10, 2024
(B2 in Poland) The Allies are engaged in exercises on a scale not seen since the end of the Cold War. 90 soldiers and an entire arsenal engaged in maneuvers crossing numerous countries,
Romain Mielcarek
[Exclusive] Create a special fund dedicated to European defense? An idea to explore 23th February 2024
(B2) Between a European Peace Facility stuck by German difficulties and a tight budget at community level, a third way could emerge to support the rise of the manufacturing industry.
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Decryption] Operation EUNAVFOR Aspides officially established (v3) 8th February 2024
(B2 - exclusive) Objective, modes of action, area of operation, commands, budget, coordination, intelligence... the main elements of the new European operation in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden are now known . Text explanations. Validated
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Verbatim] Military support for Ukraine. Between Paris and Berlin, like zests of nuance. kyiv as referee? 2th February 2024
(B2) At the end of the European Council, we were able to witness a detailed exchange, via press conferences, between the German Chancellor and the French President. Subliminal messages were passed
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Analysis] The semi-failure of the European plan to deliver heavy munitions to Ukraine 31th January 2024
(B2) The goal of delivering one million heavy munitions to Ukraine will not be achieved. It must be recognized. The Europeans have not been able to keep the commitment they made to kyiv. A setback
Nicolas Gros Verheyde