Guinea-Bissau
Coverage of Guinea-Bissau in the Nexus archive.
- Russia in touch with New Delhi over killing of Indian ship crew in Black Sea, Kremlin says
Russia has communicated with New Delhi regarding the killing of Indian ship crew members in the Black Sea. New Delhi summoned the Russian chargé d’affaires over the strike on the Golden Leo, a Guinea-Bissau-flagged ship crewed by individuals from India and Syria.
- Ukraine blames Russia for deadly strike on Turkish cargo ship
Ukraine accused Russia of launching missile strikes on a Turkish-owned cargo ship, the Golden Leo, which was carrying grain and resulted in six deaths. The ship flies the flag of Guinea-Bissau, and its crew included citizens of Syria and India, according to Ukrainian officials.
- Guinea-Bissau: Opposition leader house arrest raises stakes
Opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira remains under house arrest months after the Guinea-Bissau coup, deepening a political crisis and raising tensions with international partners.
- UN-backed court opens trial of former Central African Republic president Bozizé
A UN-backed court in the Central African Republic began the trial of François Bozizé, accused of crimes against humanity for abuses by his security forces between 2009 and 2013. Bozizé is being tried in absentia after fleeing to Guinea-Bissau, while three former military officials also face charges. The case involves alleged atrocities at Bossembélé prison and military training center.
- Trial begins for former Central African Republic leader Bozizé over war crimes
The UN-backed Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic will begin the trial in absentia of François Bozizé over crimes against humanity. Bozizé, who seized power in a 2003 coup and was overthrown in 2013, has been in exile in Guinea-Bissau since March 2023.
- All 20 Indian crew members of MT Jalveer safely return home: Indian mission
All 20 Indian crew members of the Guinea-Bissau-flagged MT Jalveer were safely evacuated on June 11 after the vessel was attacked off an Oman port. The Indian mission confirmed their safe return home.
- Indian envoy meets 20 rescued crew members of MT Jalveer
Indian envoy met 20 rescued crew members of MT Jalveer. The crew was safely evacuated ashore with coordination from Omani authorities.
- US confirms it disabled third tanker off Oman this week
The US military disabled a third oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it violated a blockade against Iran by attempting to transport Iranian oil. The Guinea-Bissau-flagged M/T Jalveer was targeted with Hellfire missiles, joining two other disabled tankers, the Palau-flagged Marivex and Settebello, earlier in the week.