Late last winter, the Taliban have made an agreement with the USA to halt the violence in Afghanistan and start exchanging prisoners of war with the Afghan Government. Allegedly, the Taliban got from the US delegation the promise that the Afghan Government would release about 5.000 Taliban prisoners, but apparently that did not happened …Continuar lendo “Not even COVID-19 has been able to stop the fighting in Afghanistan”
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Looking for the missing journalist (Bosnia 1995)
One of my last patrols in UNPROFOR – Bosnia – 1995, while the belligerent factions were negotiating an enduring Peace Agreement in Dayton, was to go look for a U.S. journalist, which was allegedly missing behind the Serb’s lines. That news reporter wanted to write the Bosnia war story in a different angle – theContinuar lendo “Looking for the missing journalist (Bosnia 1995)”
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR BLUE HELMETS
1 – Dress, think, talk, act and behave in a manner befitting the dignity of a disciplined, caring, considerate, mature, respected and trusted soldier, displaying the highest integrity and impartiality. Have pride in your position as a peace-keeper and do not abuse or misuse your authority. 2 – Respect the law of the land ofContinuar lendo “CODE OF CONDUCT FOR BLUE HELMETS”
Lavoisier Law for UN Military Observers – Lei de Lavoisier para Observadores Militares da ONU
The UNMO interpretation of Lavoisier’s Law, in a conflict area, is as follows: “Nothing can be created or destroyed, it can only be NEGOTIATED”. Para os Observadores Militares das Nações Unidas, numa zona de Conflito, a Lei de Lavoisier deve ler-se: “Nada ganha, nada se perde, tudo se negoceia”.
Sarajevo 1995 – as estradas do Monte Igman.
Em 1995, quando o Aeroporto de Sarajevo estava fechado tínhamos de entrar e sair da Cidade sitiada através do Monte Igman. Descer o Monte Igman não era só perigoso devido ao fogo dos snipers e das granadas RPG, era igualmente um perigo conduzir naquela estreita estrada de terra batida, com elevado grau de inclinação, eContinuar lendo “Sarajevo 1995 – as estradas do Monte Igman.”
Flying in the No Fly Zone – Bosnia 1995
During the conflict in Bosnia, the UN had imposed a No Fly Zone (NFZ) over the country. Only with a previous authorization by the UN could someone fly over Bosnia. In order to assure that NFZ the UN gave a mandate to NATO for the implementation of the necessary measures and, simultaneously, deployed UN MilitaryContinuar lendo “Flying in the No Fly Zone – Bosnia 1995”
“Cumulonimbus Africanis” – Angola 1992
The propeller is just a big fan in the front of the plane to keep the pilot cool. Want proof? Make it stop; then watch the pilot break out into a sweat. That’s what the aviation joke says; but it couldn’t be more accurate regarding a pilot’s reaction to the loss of his propeller thrust.Continuar lendo ““Cumulonimbus Africanis” – Angola 1992″
Ramadan Mubarak – Tenha um Ramadão Abençoado
No dia 23 ou 24 de Abril de 2020 (dependendo da localização de cada país/território) irá ter inicio o mês islâmico sagrado do Ramadão. Folheando os meus apontamentos das missões de Apoio à Paz na ONU encontrei alguma informação pertinente que gostaria de partilhar com vocês. O Ramadão é a celebração do mês em queContinuar lendo “Ramadan Mubarak – Tenha um Ramadão Abençoado”
Ramadan Mubarak – Have a Blessed Ramadan
On the 23rd or 24th of April 2020 (pending on the country), starts the Muslim Holy month of Ramadan. Eyeing my UN field missions notes I found some good information about this important celebration, which I would like to share with you all. Ramadan is the celebration of the month when the first verses ofContinuar lendo “Ramadan Mubarak – Have a Blessed Ramadan”
Instalações da Força Aérea no combate ao Covid-19 – Base da Ota
As instalações do Centro de Formação Militar e Técnica da Força Aérea (CFMTFA), na Ota, vão receber 138 migrantes que testaram positivo ao Covid-19. Estes migrantes, faziam parte de um grupo de 175 pessoas que se encontravam hospedadas num alojamento de Lisboa, aguardando a aprovação do estatuto de refugiado. Após testes ao grupo, 31 foramContinuar lendo “Instalações da Força Aérea no combate ao Covid-19 – Base da Ota”
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