Results for: International Sanctions

Former members of Ireland’s elite Army Ranger Wing (ARW) have resumed military training operations in Libya, despite international sanctions and warnings from the Irish Government. Irish Training Solutions (ITS), a company founded by ex-special forces personnel, is training troops of Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar under a contract worth over €10 million. The activity has been condemned by the Irish government, and an investigation is underway to determine if criminal offenses have been committed. ITS personnel are contracted to train several hundred special forces troops for Haftar’s 166 Infantry Brigade, and training has resumed after a break for Ramadan.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Sri Lanka marks a historic milestone, as he becomes the first Iranian leader to visit the country since 2008. The primary purpose of his visit is to inaugurate a long-awaited hydropower and irrigation project, valued at $514 million. Despite initial delays due to international sanctions and other challenges, the project will now contribute significantly to Sri Lanka’s energy and agricultural sectors.