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ANALYSIS: EU-Seychelles deal could slow Indian Ocean drug trade

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In October 2023, Seychelles and the European Union (EU) agreed to allow the EU Naval Force to transfer suspected drugs and weapons traffickers in Seychelles waters and on the high seas to Seychelles for prosecution. Similar accords allow EU navies to transfer piracy suspects to Seychelles for trial. Source: UNODC, Analysis of opiate stamps seized … Read more

WCK calls for independent probe into Israeli killing of aid workers

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The World Central Kitchen (WCK) charity has said it is calling for an “independent investigation into the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) strikes that killed seven members” of its team in Gaza on Monday. British victims John Chapman, 57; James “Jim” Henderson, 33; and James Kirby, 47, were among the seven who died in the attack. … Read more