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Some 220 German sailors are heading to the Mediterranean today to see if the UN arms embargo on Libya is being complied with.
As part of the European “Irini” / “Peace” mission in November, Turkey vetoed a German investigation. Meanwhile, it has been known that there have been two other similar cases and the question that arises is whether a new problem is threatened.
“Berlin” crew almost completely vaccinated
With an almost fully vaccinated crew, the warship “Berlin” leaves today for the European mission “Irini” / “Peace” in the Mediterranean. The roughly 220 sailors will leave the Willemshaven naval base in the afternoon (4 p.m. local time) and then be in action for about four months, according to a spokesman for the German Navy. Together with the Lithuanian sailors, who will also board the ship, they will control the freighters, which are at sea in the Mediterranean and headed for Libya.
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“The ship is mission ready, everyone is healthy and high-minded. More than 90% of the crew voluntarily agreed to get vaccinated against Covid-19 before departure. A second vaccination with the manufacturer AstraZeneca vaccine will take place. in a few weeks at sea. The frigate’s crew is the first naval unit to begin to be sent abroad after being vaccinated, “said the frigate’s chief, Stefan Klat.
However, according to a representative of the German Navy, it will probably not be possible to reach land during this period.
“Berlin” in mid-March in Libya
The ship, over 170 meters long, is expected to reach the Libyan operational zone in mid-March. The objectives of the “Irini” / “Peace” mission are to stabilize Libya and support the UN sponsored peace process. In addition to arms smuggling, it will also prevent oil smuggling.
The last time the German Navy participated in the European Union’s “Irini” / “Peace” operation was from August to December last year.
Source: dpa
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