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Iran, Gulf states dispute over islands
Laaska News Apr.19, 2012
Tensions are mounting between Iran and the Gulf Arab countries over 3 disputed islands near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad last week visited one of the islands, Abu Musa. Iran has effectively controlled the islands since 1971, when 7 Gulf emirates gained full independence from Britain and formed the United Arab Read more…
We want a stable Somalia, UAE tells President Kibaki
Laaska news Nov.21,2011 Kenya Media
“We are following closely what is happening in Somalia and will support efforts to normalise Somalia and give hope to the country,” said President Zayed
Photo/PPS President Kibaki is received by Sheikh Khalif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi on November 21, 2011. President Kibaki was on a State visit.
Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday agreed that the resolution of the Somalia conflict and stabilisation of the horn of Africa nation was a key priority ahead of the reconstruction of the country. Read more…
Nairobi:Kenyan leader to visit in UAE
Laaska news Nov.19,2011
NAIROBI, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) – Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki is due to leave the country on Sunday for a four-day official visit to the United Arabia Emirates, his office said on Saturday. Read more…
Libya Crisis:UAE to support Libya reconstruction
Laaska News August 29,2011
ABU DHABI, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will show its staunch support to Libya’s reconstruction and restoration of domestic Read more…
Libya:Libyan rebels get their cargo plane back
Laaska News August 12,2011
Libyan Transitional National Council chairman Mustafa Abdel Jalil listens to the 1952 National Anthem during a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the Libyan army’s establishment. Photo: AFP Read more…
Somalia:Somali pirates release ship
Pirate video: Danes, Filipinos plead for release -AP
Laaska News July 20,2011
By JASON STRAZIUSO (AP)
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A maritime industry group posted videos Tuesday on YouTube showing two Danes and four Filipinos held hostage by Somalia pirates pleading for the Danish government and the ship’s owner to help win their freedom. Read more…
Libya Contact Group starts meeting in Turkey
Laaska News July 15,2011
ISTANBUL, July 15 (Xinhua) — Representatives from dozens of countries and Read more…
UN agency deplores pirates’ use of seafarers as human shields – UN News
Laaska News April 20,2011
19 April 2011 –The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) has condemned the use of sailors as human shields after Somali pirates continued to detain seven crew members of a recently released ship even though a ransom had Read more…
Ban stresses need for comprehensive global response to piracy off Somalia – UN News
Laaska News April 19,2011
18 April 2011 –Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for a comprehensive response to maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia, saying the menace is a consequence of the overall insecurity, lack of a stable national government and Read more…
