Monthly Archives: December 2013

OP RESTORE ORDER SITREP- Week Ending 28 December 2013

Posted on December 31, 2013 by peccavi

Situation Friendly Forces: 23 December: The Ministry of Defence states that 5 civilians, 15 soldiers and 50 insurgents were killed as they withdrew from BAMA and over 20 insurgent vehicles were destroyed by air attacks Insurgents withdrew to CAMEROUN though … Continue reading →

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Cenral African Republic/ Centrafrique SITREP-29 December 2013

Posted on December 30, 2013 by peccavi

Situation Friendly Forces 22 December: A Congolese MISCA peacekeeper was killed in BOSSANGOA by anti Balaka fighters whilst protecting Muslims in the hospital, 4 civilians were also killed. The Congolese peacekeepers captured 3 men with grenades of whom 2 subsequently … Continue reading →

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Rain does not fall on one roof alone: Nigeria, Cameroun and the Central African Republic. Part 2

Posted on December 30, 2013 by peccavi

As discussed in the first installement, one could define Northern Cameroun as Vital Ground to Boko Haram and Ansaru and the recurrent crisis in CAR means that Eastern Cameroun is perpetually threatened by banditry and insecurity. From a Nigerian perspective this is a severe … Continue reading →

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Rain does not fall on one roof alone: Nigeria, Cameroun and the Central African Republic. Part 1

Posted on December 26, 2013 by peccavi

Pluie ne tombe pas sur un toit seul (Rain does not fall on one roof alone) Cameroun bordering west and central Africa has been an island of stability for the 53 years of its independence. Ruled by Paul Biya since … Continue reading →

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Central African Republic/ Centrafrique SITREP- as of 22 December 2013

Posted on December 23, 2013 by peccavi

Situation Friendly Forces 15 December: CAR Interim leader Michel DJOTODIA has dismissed 3 members of the transitional government; Finance Minister Christophe MBREMAIDOU, Rural Development Minister Joseph BEDOUNGA and Security Minister Josue BINOUA. The move is poorly received 16 December: The … Continue reading →

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OP RESTORE ORDER SITREP- Week Ending 21 December 2013

Posted on December 22, 2013 by peccavi

Situation Friendly Forces: 18 December: the Senate held a 6 hour closed door session with the Service Chiefs and Heads of Agencies reviewing emergency rule in ADAMAWA, BORNO and YOBE States. Attendees were Admiral Sa’ad IBRAHIM (Chief of Defence Staff), … Continue reading →

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OP RESTORE ORDER SITREP- Week Ending 14 December 2013

Posted on December 19, 2013 by peccavi

Situation Friendly Forces: 8 December: The BORNO State Governor Alhaji Kashim SHETTIMA presented the Shehu of BAMA, Alhaji Kyari Ibrahim EL-KANEMI N100m for victims of insurgent attacks in BAMA 9 December: 7 Division has devised a new strategy to defend … Continue reading →

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Central African Republic/ Centrafrique Sitrep as of 15 December 2013

Posted on December 15, 2013 by peccavi

Orbat Friendly Forces French Forces– 1,600 Mission: Secure lines of communication from CAMEROUN to BANGUI, CAR Secure population centres Support ECCAS and AU forces in order to protect the civilian population Commander– General Francisco SORIANO HQ-M’Poko International Airport, BANGUI Land … Continue reading →

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OP RESTORE ORDER SITREP- Week Ending 7 December 2013

Posted on December 11, 2013 by peccavi

Situation Friendly Forces: 2 December: At 11.00am a 24 hour curfew has been imposed, on MAIDUGURI in response to insurgent attacks, with only emergency vehicles given passage, normal flights to the Airport have resumed. The Federal Government has proposed a … Continue reading →

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Maiduguri Airport: A Focus on Force Protection

Posted on December 6, 2013 by peccavi

The attack on Maiduguri is a good opportunity to expand on force protection measures for large bases. Force protection in Nigeria generally leaves a lot to be desired, with a plethora of improperly constructed, improperly sited and improperly manned security … Continue reading →

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