Today, María Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her nonviolent fight against Venezuela’s authoritarian regime. @nobelprize.bsky.social

New coalition of refugees & NGOs is demanding Italy and the EU to cancel the 2017 Italy‑Libya Memorandum, accusing it of enabling deaths, torture, and detention. From 14–18 October actions and demonstrations will take place in Rome. @amnesty.org @msf.ca

A new flotilla, the Conscience, is on its way to Gaza. Even though the Global Sumud flotilla participants are currently detained, what do you think about this decision? @unhumansecurity.bsky.social rity.bsky.social @amnesty.org

Israel's National Security Minister says the Global Sumud Flotilla activists shouldn't be deported but jailed for months. Yesterday, Israeli forces intercepted the flotilla in international waters. Over 200 people, including Greta Thunberg, are now detained. @unhumansecurity.bsky.social @amnesty.org

North Korea leader, Kim Jong Un allegedly declared that Israel has 24 hours to free Greta Thunberg. Do you think it's true or a fake news? #northkorea #GretaThunberg #gaza #israel

Israel has intercepted the #GlobalSumudFlotilla on international waters this night. Greta Thunberg and over 200 participants are detained. The flotilla goal was to deliver humanitarian aid to #Gaza and break Israel's blockade. Picture from Al Jazeera

The EU is unable to agree on a common migration policy. Italy and Malta are closing their ports, Germany and France don't take responsibility, and Hungary refuses to accept anyone. No lasting solution has been found!

Without NGOs like SOS Mediterranean and Doctor without borders the death toll during migration would be even higher. But they face administrative blockades or smear campaigns! Their work is essential but increasingly difficult. Picture from SOS Med @msf.ca @sosmediterranee.org

The EU is full of contradictions when it comes to migration policies. It has agreements with Libya and Tunisia (€1.2 billion since 2020). It has also invested €5.6 billion in Frontex. Yet mass arrivals continue, as do human rights violations. #complicitEurope #badpolicy #EU

#Libya and #Tunisia have become the main departure points from Africa to Europe. Migrant smuggling operations are organized there, often with the complicity of local authorities. People are subjected to torture, extortion, and rape even before they leave. Source : UNHCR

Italy and Spain have send ships to protect the #GlobalSumudFlotilla which is currently heading to #Gaza. Israeli navy declared that they will intercept the flotilla. To see the full covering of the events, you can come check my twitter account : x.com/LUCIOAndrea3

Smugglers promise Europe to migrants, but the reality is different. The boats are overcrowded and the travelers have no life jackets or water. In 2024, 1 in 3 shipwrecks resulted in deaths. #humantrafficking #MediterraneanSea Source : msf.org/year-review-... Pictures are from Al Jazeera

Migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea don't leave by choice. They are fleeing war (like Sudan), oppressive regimes (like Afghanistan), or extreme poverty. A 2024 World Bank report highlights how climate change is intensifying these crises #MediterraneanSea Source: www.worldbank.org/en/news/feat...

The Mediterranean Sea is the deadliest migration route in the world, in 2024 2573 people died or went missing along this route. Many of these people still try to make the journey, because staying home is more dangerous than leaving. #MediterraneanSea Source : missingmigrants.iom.int/region/medit...

The #GlobalSumudFlotilla is in its final stage, ships from Sicily and Tunisia are sailing toward #Gaza to deliver aid and challenge Israel's naval blockade. To see the full covering of the events, you can come check my twitter account : x.com/LUCIOAndrea3

People from over 44 countries and all continents are a part of the #GlobalSumudFlotilla, from #Algeria to #UnitedStates, and #Italy. Participants say that they are not part of government of any political party. #MediterraneanSea globalsumudflotilla.org#map

🚢The Suez Canal: A key passage for maritime trade, but at what environmental cost ? Beyond its economic and strategic importance for Egypt and global trade, the Suez Canal also raises serious environmental concerns.

#UNOC3 in Nice just finished. The Nice ocean action plan marks a step for saving the ocean #savetheocean Too bad I wasn’t able to go, i heard the training vessel Palinuro made an apparition!🤩 #palinuro #ItalianNavy

🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷 The Iranian Sina-class Zereh (P235) comes from the Gulf of Aden 🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷

🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲 French aviso Commandant Bouan was in Douala, in Cameroon 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲

🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳 For the first time, two Chinese aircraft carriers were spotted operating simultaneously in the Pacific, prompting Japan to express concern over China's expanding military presence.

The North Korean destroyer 🇰🇵 damaged in early June, is now in dry dock near the Russian border 🇷🇺. It is currently undergoing repairs, with real political pressure to make it operational before the end of June. This case illustrates the possibility of technical assistance from Moscow.

🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹 Italy is participating in Exercise Polaris 25 with the Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura Giovanni delle Bande Nere and a marine infantry unit. 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

The Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹 is partnering with Hyundai 🇰🇷 to develop 2 new Type 214 submarines to replace aging vessels. These subs will feature advanced propulsion, sonar, and weapons systems, ensuring NATO interoperability. Delivery is expected by 2030, marking a key step in modernizing Portugal’s fleet.

🇲🇦🚢 Morocco to Build Africa’s Largest Shipyard in Casablanca! Morocco plans to invest $300 million to build Africa’s largest shipyard in Casablanca, aiming to boost its industrial sovereignty and compete with European shipyards.

Maritime Dispute – Gabon 🇬🇦 and Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇶 On May 19, the International Court of Justice ruled on the sovereignty dispute over the Mbanie, Cocotiers, and Conga islets. The Court recognized only the colonial-era legal titles granted at independence.

🇰🇵🚢❌ According to the Korean Central News Agency, during a launch ceremony attended by leader Kim Jong Un on May 21, a new North Korean warship was damaged. The 5,000-ton destroyer slid off a flatcar due to “inexperienced command and operational negligence during the launch”.

The USS CVN75 🚢🇺🇸 is returning to Norfolk after an eight-month deployment that included operations in the North Sea, Eastern Mediterranean, and Red Sea. The carrier recently transited the Suez Canal and is now participating in the final phase of NATO’s Neptune Strike exercises in the Mediterranean

🚢🇨🇳 China is dramatically expanding its amphibious assault capabilities, not just with new military hardware, but by integrating civilian transport vessels into PLA operations. This hybrid strategy could be a game-changer in a Taiwan contingency.

🇨🇳Caught red-handed On May 14, a Chinese 🎣🚢fishing ship sent out a ⚠️distress signal off the coast of 🇬🇼Guinea-Bissau. The excessive 🎣fishing practices of the Chinese fleet around the world, as the large number of Chinese vessels in a given area prevents other nations' fishermen from making a living.

June 5 is IUU day : "Illegal Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing". Illegal fishing carried out by some countries, mainly China, hurts the economies of smaller nations and creates shortages, inflation and famines among their populations. More information on the US - FAO website

📸Here are some more photos of the french MISTRAL and SURCOUF. POV from the ferry, and from the Intrepid museum sub. 😍🗽

‼️🧨On May 8, a 🇷🇺Russian 🎣fishing boat, the ATLANTIDA was attacked in the Mozambique Channel. The ship reported by radio that "2 speedboats approached them" and "opened 🔫🔫fire on the vessel". Source : MOZTIMES Photo : Marine traffic

NATO has rewarded us with some more amazing 📸photos from the recent Dynamic Mongoose exercise. The crews show great interoperability and skill. 💪💪💪

Congratulations to 🇮🇹ITS ANDREA DORIA and her crew who are coming back from deployment in ASPIDES operation in the Red Sea.

🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹 ITS Giovanni Delle Bande Nere seen leaving 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿FASLANE after a port of call on April 1-2. The 🚢offshore patroll vessel was laid down in 2019 and taking part in NATO's 🛡️Formidable Shield🛡️ 2025

With many NATO and multilateral exercises underway, such as Noble Wolf, Balikatan and US-Kor amphib training we can expect a record number of attendees at the upcoming IMDEX Asia. The 2025 version of this naval defence show will be held in Singapore from 6-8 May and is likely to be a great event.

Italy steps up as a maritime power in the Med with the exercise #MareAperto25 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹⚓ Mar 26 to Apr 18, over 120 assets and 6,000+ personnel from 9 nations trained across 600,000 km². EUROMARFOR deployment, CBRN & submarine rescue drill, University students embedded as political and legal advisers.

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 New Orleans 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Jeanne d'Arc mission on 25th April FFGH SURCOUF and LHD MISTRAL Ships continue to sail up the North Atlantic Ocean 🌊

🇳🇨 Croix du Sud 25 🇳🇨 is a major multinational and joint military exercise taking place from April 21 to May 3 in New Caledonia. The scenario simulates a humanitarian crisis following a natural disaster, with a strong focus on regional cooperation and maritime operations. ⚓️

North of Palermo, on 21th April ☁️ Frigates 🇲🇦 Mohammed VI 🇲🇦 and 🇵🇹 Francisco de Almeida 🇵🇹

🇬🇷 Souda 🇬🇷 The French CSG was here! CVN Charles de Gaulle and AOR Jacques Chevallier

🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴 Rare photos of the Colombian navy, in the port of Cartagena 🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴

🇨🇳⚓️ China in the Mozambique Channel, a multi-level maritime strategy. China is no longer just trading with Africa, it's establishing a long-term strategic maritime presence. The Mozambique Channel is a key part of this plan. 1/8

⚓️🚢 Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement Exercise 🚢⚓️ The Indian navy 🇮🇳 and those of ten African countries are meeting in Tanzania 🇹🇿. Until April 18, joint maritime exercises will be conducted to strengthen maritime cooperation and the fight against piracy in the region.

Jeanne d'Arc 2025 mission 🇫🇷⚓️ Cartagena, Colombia on 13th April

🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷 The Kountouriotis frigate 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷 Several Greek ships train to maneuver in northern Crete 🌊

French CSG crossed the Suez Canal on April 7 🌊 for a homecoming! 🇫🇷

The Mozambique Channel: A Strategic Maritime Passage 🌊 The Mozambique Channel separates the Comoros Archipelago and the eastern coast of Madagascar from the African continent, particularly Mozambique.

Over 2,300 troops from 12 countries take part in the Romanian-led #SeaShield25 exercise! 🇷🇴🇦🇱🇧🇬🇫🇷🇮🇹🇬🇷🇬🇧🇳🇱🇪🇸🇺🇸🇹🇷 are taking part in the multinational military exercise Sea Shield 25, which runs from March 31 to April 11. Training sessions are taking place in the Black Sea, along the Danube and in coastal areas.