Russia Withdraws Military Equipment from Syrian Port of Tartus
BBC Verify's analysis of satellite imagery reveals Russia is removing military equipment from Syria's Tartus port via vessels linked to the Russian Ministry of Defense, following negotiations with Syria's new government and amid speculation about the equipment's destination.
Russia Withdraws Military Equipment from Syrian Port of Tartus
BBC Verify's analysis of satellite imagery reveals Russia is removing military equipment from Syria's Tartus port via vessels linked to the Russian Ministry of Defense, following negotiations with Syria's new government and amid speculation about the equipment's destination.
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Russian Ships Dock at Tartus Amid Potential Syria Withdrawal
Two Russian ships under US sanctions have docked at Syria's Tartus port, potentially signaling the start of a Russian military withdrawal following reports of a terminated port lease agreement and weeks of observed military equipment transport to the port.
Russian Ships Dock at Tartus Amid Potential Syria Withdrawal
Two Russian ships under US sanctions have docked at Syria's Tartus port, potentially signaling the start of a Russian military withdrawal following reports of a terminated port lease agreement and weeks of observed military equipment transport to the port.
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Ivory Coast to Take Control of French Military Base in 2025
Ivory Coast will transfer control of its Port-Bouet military base from France in January 2025, reflecting a growing pan-African sovereignist trend and coinciding with upcoming elections, as stated by President Alassane Ouattara. This leaves France with military presence only in Djibouti and Gabon, f...
Ivory Coast to Take Control of French Military Base in 2025
Ivory Coast will transfer control of its Port-Bouet military base from France in January 2025, reflecting a growing pan-African sovereignist trend and coinciding with upcoming elections, as stated by President Alassane Ouattara. This leaves France with military presence only in Djibouti and Gabon, f...
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France Completes Military Withdrawal From Chad After Over 100 Years
France is completely withdrawing its military from Chad after over 100 years of presence, ending its longest-standing military operation in Africa following similar moves by other Sahel states and reflecting growing African nationalism.
France Completes Military Withdrawal From Chad After Over 100 Years
France is completely withdrawing its military from Chad after over 100 years of presence, ending its longest-standing military operation in Africa following similar moves by other Sahel states and reflecting growing African nationalism.
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Ivory Coast expels French troops amid growing anti-French sentiment in Africa
Ivory Coast will expel 600 French troops starting this month, following similar decisions by several other African nations seeking to reduce the influence of their former colonizer, France, reflecting a growing trend of anti-French sentiment across the continent.
Ivory Coast expels French troops amid growing anti-French sentiment in Africa
Ivory Coast will expel 600 French troops starting this month, following similar decisions by several other African nations seeking to reduce the influence of their former colonizer, France, reflecting a growing trend of anti-French sentiment across the continent.
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France Completes Chad Military Base Handover
France has completed the handover of its Faya-Largeau military base in northern Chad to Chadian authorities, marking another step in its full withdrawal from the country following Chad's December 2022 order to terminate decades-long security agreements with France.
France Completes Chad Military Base Handover
France has completed the handover of its Faya-Largeau military base in northern Chad to Chadian authorities, marking another step in its full withdrawal from the country following Chad's December 2022 order to terminate decades-long security agreements with France.
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Russia Evacuates Syrian Military Base
Satellite imagery confirms Russia's apparent military withdrawal from Syria's Tartus naval base, following the termination of a port lease agreement and the observed transport of military equipment since December. This leaves Russia without a key Mediterranean resupply and repair base.
Russia Evacuates Syrian Military Base
Satellite imagery confirms Russia's apparent military withdrawal from Syria's Tartus naval base, following the termination of a port lease agreement and the observed transport of military equipment since December. This leaves Russia without a key Mediterranean resupply and repair base.
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40% Bias Score
Russian Ships Dock in Syria Amidst Expected Military Withdrawal
Two Russian military ships, linked to arms transportation and sanctioned by the US, docked at Tartous, Syria, on Tuesday, suggesting a potential withdrawal of Russian military equipment from the country following reports that Russia's lease for the port has been cancelled.
Russian Ships Dock in Syria Amidst Expected Military Withdrawal
Two Russian military ships, linked to arms transportation and sanctioned by the US, docked at Tartous, Syria, on Tuesday, suggesting a potential withdrawal of Russian military equipment from the country following reports that Russia's lease for the port has been cancelled.
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Burundi's Potential Withdrawal from Somalia: Economic and Political Ramifications
Burundi may withdraw its troops from the AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) due to a disagreement over troop numbers, impacting AUSSOM's operational capacity and Burundi's economy, which heavily relies on peacekeeping funds.
Burundi's Potential Withdrawal from Somalia: Economic and Political Ramifications
Burundi may withdraw its troops from the AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) due to a disagreement over troop numbers, impacting AUSSOM's operational capacity and Burundi's economy, which heavily relies on peacekeeping funds.
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Macron's Comments on French Troop Withdrawal Spark Outrage in Africa and France
French President Emmanuel Macron's statement expressing disappointment that African countries haven't sufficiently thanked France for its military intervention in the Sahel has sparked outrage in Africa and France, leading to accusations of neo-colonialism and calls for a reassessment of France's ro...
Macron's Comments on French Troop Withdrawal Spark Outrage in Africa and France
French President Emmanuel Macron's statement expressing disappointment that African countries haven't sufficiently thanked France for its military intervention in the Sahel has sparked outrage in Africa and France, leading to accusations of neo-colonialism and calls for a reassessment of France's ro...
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France Completes Troop Withdrawal From Chad
France completed its military withdrawal from Chad by the end of 2023, following a Chadian demand, ending a long-standing defense agreement amid growing anti-French sentiment and Chad's closer ties with Russia.
France Completes Troop Withdrawal From Chad
France completed its military withdrawal from Chad by the end of 2023, following a Chadian demand, ending a long-standing defense agreement amid growing anti-French sentiment and Chad's closer ties with Russia.
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France Begins Troop Withdrawal from Chad
France has begun withdrawing its troops from Chad, handing over its first military base in Faya-Largeau on Thursday; the move follows the end of military cooperation between the two countries last month and coincides with upcoming Chadian elections.
France Begins Troop Withdrawal from Chad
France has begun withdrawing its troops from Chad, handing over its first military base in Faya-Largeau on Thursday; the move follows the end of military cooperation between the two countries last month and coincides with upcoming Chadian elections.
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40% Bias Score