Tag: Hostage

  • 4 Iranian hostages freed

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    Nine Iranians still held by pirates.  4 Iranian hostages freed in Somalia Mogadishu – Four Iranian fishermen have been freed in Somalia after security forces rescued them from a pirate […]

  • France ramps up IS fight

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    France is currently using six Mirage jets stationed in Jordan and six Rafale jets in the United Arab Emirates to target IS. France to deploy largest warship in mission against […]

  • New law centre to fight piracy

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    Centre for Maritime Law and Security (CEMLAWS) Africa was created in 2015. New Maritime Law Center Seeks to Bring Nations On Board the Piracy Fight Written by Africa Defense Forum […]

  • Pakistan’s Sea Spark exercise underway

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    Exercise to involve navy and air force. Pakistan Navy’s Sea Spark Exercises, Focusses Attention on Many an Important Aspect Salahuddin Haider AS PAKISTAN Navy’s major maritime exercise SEASPARK 2015 commenced […]

  • Italy supports accused Marines

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    Pair accused of killing Indian fishermen during anti-piracy op. Mattarella confirms support for marines on armed forces day President Sergio Mattarella on Wednesday confirmed his full support for Massimiliano Latorre […]

  • Vietnam, France join for navy drills

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    France strengthening regional cooperation. Naval units of Vietnam, France to launch joint marine training drill Le Vendémiaire, a cruiser of the French Navy, arrived at Tien Sa Port in the […]

  • EUNAVFOR, Seychelles in training op

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    Exercise included Seychelles Air Force assets. Operation Atalanta Warships Train With Seychelles Maritime Forces During Port Visit On Friday 30 October 2015 Operation Atalanta warships, ESPS Meteoro and HNLMS Groningen, […]

  • ASEAN’s maritime hotline

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    Hopes that improved communication will improve relations. Asean countries agree to set up hotline to deal with maritime issues in the region The 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations […]

  • Nigeria investigates oil theft security

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    Captured refineries and products commonly burned by law enforcement. House Summons JTF, NNPC, Others over Illegal Refineries in Niger Delta Damilola Oyedele The House of Representatives on Tuesday opened investigations […]

  • Pakistan’s naval woes

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    Navy feels the budgetary pinch. Only 10 per cent of the defence budget goes to the navy KARACHI: Only 10 per cent of the defence budget goes to the navy, […]

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