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January 2022 - France Special Weapons News
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- Mali Orders Expulsion of French Ambassador VOA 31 Jan 2022 -- Mali said it is expelling the French ambassador because of "hostile and outrageous" comments by former colonial power France about Mali's transitional government.
- Mali orders France's ambassador to leave within 72 hours Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- Mali has decided to expel the French ambassador over a series of outrageous and hostile comments by Paris about the African country's transitional government.
- US, French Navy Chiefs Discuss Interoperability and Partnership US Navy Press Release 31 Jan 2022 -- U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday met with his counterpart Chief of the French Navy Adm. Pierre Vandier at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Jan. 31.
- Gharibabadi blasts French, German officials' anti-Iran remarks IRNA 31 Jan 2022 -- Secretary of High Council for Human Rights Kazem Gharibabadi strongly criticized anti-Iran remarks by a French human rights ambassador and a German human rights commissioner.
- France not in position to adopt decisions for Iran's judicial system: Gharibabadi ISNA 31 Jan 2022 -- Iran's Secretary of High Council for Human Rights Kazem Gharibabadi stressed that the difference between Iran and France is that Tehran deals with criminals according to the law, but Paris protects criminals and terrorists.
- Iran exposes unsympathetic European diplomats over fake human rights concerns Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- Iran has slammed insincere Western concerns over human rights issues, saying murderers of Iranian people are roaming freely in Europe while European officials remain silent.
- Macron Tells Iranian President That Nuclear Negotiations Must Speed Up RFE/RL 30 Jan 2022 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has told his Iranian counterpart that the 2015 nuclear deal between world powers and Tehran can be revived, but ongoing negotiations must speed up and Iran must return to its full obligations under the accord.
- French Accuse Russia-Backed Vagner Group Fighters Of 'Despoiling' Mali RFE/RL 29 Jan 2022 -- France's foreign minister has accused a Russia-backed mercenary group of plundering the resources of the West African nation of Mali.
- Iranian, French Presidents discuss lifting sanctions, JCPOA guarantees IRNA 30 Jan 2022 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi discussed the need for lifting of anti-Iran sanctions, verification and valid guarantees for proper implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in a phone conversation with his French President Emanuel Macron on Saturday night.
- Kenya on High Alert After France Warns of Impending Terror Attack VOA 28 Jan 2022 -- The French Embassy in Kenya has issued a terror alert to Western nationals, urging them to avoid places this weekend where foreigners gather, such as hotels and shopping centers, especially in the capital, Nairobi. The German Embassy sent that country's citizens a less specific terror alert, urging caution. Kenyan police say they have seen the terror alert and have beefed up security.
- Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French, German, Italian and UK Counterparts US Dept. of State 28 Jan 2022
- Telephone conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron President of Russia 28 Jan 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had an extensive telephone conversation with President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron.
- West ignored Russia's key security concerns, Putin tells Macron Press TV 28 Jan 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has told his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, that the West's response to Moscow's security demands did not take into account the Kremlin's key concerns over Ukraine.
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's Phone Call With France Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly DoD 28 Jan 2022
- Mali tells France to keep 'colonial reflexes' to itself, stop meddling Press TV 27 Jan 2022 -- Mali has called on France to keep its "colonial reflexes" to itself and not interfere in its internal affairs after Paris upbraided the African country for rejecting Denmark's troops.
- France, 14 other countries urge Mali to let Danish forces stay Press TV 27 Jan 2022 -- France and 14 other countries have called on Mali to allow Danish special forces to remain in the African country, whose transitional government insists that they have entered Mali without formal invitation and must immediately withdraw.
- Tensions Rise Between Mali, Western Governments VOA 26 Jan 2022 -- Mali's military rulers are clashing with the international community over when to hold elections and how to conduct the fight against Islamist militants. Former colonial power France has been drawing down its troops in Mali, and European governments are considering pulling troops from a U.N. peacekeeping mission over concerns about Russian mercenaries.
- Mali asks Denmark to immediately withdraw French-led troops Press TV 24 Jan 2022 -- Mali says it has asked Denmark to immediately withdraw troops deployed to the West African nation as part of a French-led force because it was not consulted and the deployment failed to follow protocol.
- French Soldier Killed After Attack on Mali Military Base VOA 23 Jan 2022 -- A French soldier has died after a rocket attack on the French army base in Gao, Mali.
- French soldier killed in attack on military base in Mali Press TV 23 Jan 2022 -- A French soldier has been killed in a mortar attack on France's main military base in northern Mali, according to the French Presidential office.
- French Soldier Killed in Mortar Attack in Mali Sputnik 23 Jan 2022 -- A French soldier was killed in a mortar attack on the Barkhane military camp in the city of Gao in northern Mali, the French presidential office said on Sunday.
- Vienna talks: Iran, EU, E3 discuss verifying, guaranteeing removal of sanctions Press TV 22 Jan 2022 -- As diplomatic efforts are underway in the Austrian capital Vienna to revive the 2015 agreement, chief negotiators of Iran, the three European parties to the deal (E3) and senior representative of the European Union hold talks about ways to verify the removal of US sanction and guarantee its full commitment to the multilateral deal.
- French Oil Company TotalEnergies Leaves Myanmar VOA 21 Jan 2022 -- French Oil Company TotalEnergies and U.S. oil company Chevron have announced they are pulling out of a major joint gas project in Myanmar, citing the February coup.
- Macron says EU must start direct talks with Russia Press TV 20 Jan 2022 -- The European Union must conduct its own dialogue with Russia rather than supporting diplomatic efforts led by the United States and NATO, French President Emmanuel Macron said.
- Macron's Call for EU Talks With Kremlin Unnerves European Allies VOA 20 Jan 2022 -- French President Emmanuel Macron's call for the European Union to pursue its own talks with the Kremlin is raising fears of a split developing in the Western response to the threat of a Russian invasion in Ukraine.
- French Parliament calls Uyghur persecution a genocide Radio Free Asia 20 Jan 2022 -- The French Parliament on Thursday officially labeled China's persecution of its Uyghur minority a genocide, joining other Western governments and legislatures that have issued similar declarations.
- French Lawmakers Denounces China's Uyghur 'Genocide' In Xinjiang RFE/RL 20 Jan 2022 -- France's lower house of parliament has passed a nonbinding resolution that accuses China of "crimes against humanity and genocide" perpetrated against ethnic Uyghurs in China's northwestern province of Xinjiang.
- French Parliament Passes Motion Calling China's Treatment of Uyghurs Genocide VOA 20 Jan 2022 -- Citing "crimes against humanity and genocide" against the Uyghur Muslim minority in China's Xinjiang province, the French Parliament on Thursday passed a non-binding motion urging French authorities to condemn Beijing.
- Macron presents French EU Council Presidency's priorities to EP People's Daily 20 Jan 2022 -- Addressing the European Parliament's (EP) plenary session in Strasbourg, France, on Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron outlined the priorities of his country's Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU).
- France's Macron Calls For EU Security Pact To Put Forward To Russia RFE/RL 19 Jan 2022 -- French President Emmanuel Macron says EU countries need to build a new "security and stability framework" that would require "strategic rearmament," as well as "frank and demanding" talks with Russia.
- France Receives Request From Mali to Review Defence Accords Sputnik 18 Jan 2022 -- The French Foreign Ministry confirmed on Tuesday that Mali has requested that France review bilateral defence agreements.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with French Foreign Minister Le Drian US Dept. of State 16 Jan 2022
- Royal Saudi Naval Forces Carry Out "Crossing Exercise" with French Naval Forces SPA 15 Jan 2022 -- The Western Fleet of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces have carried out "Crossing Exercise" on the Red Sea with the French Naval Forces.
- French health authority gives green light to Nuvaxovid vaccine People's Daily 15 Jan 2022 -- The French national authority of health (HAS) officially approved the Nuvaxovid vaccine for COVID-19 on Friday.
- Fourth U.S.-France Cyber Dialogue US Dept. of State 14 Jan 2022 -- The United States and France held the fourth U.S.-France Cyber Dialogue virtually on January 13-14, 2022. Representatives of the two countries emphasized the importance of transatlantic cooperation to promote security and stability in cyberspace and discussed France's plans to elevate cyber issues during its presidency of the Council of the European Union for the first half of 2022.
- France - MQ-9 Communications Intelligence Sensor Pod Suites DSCA 14 Jan 2022 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of France of MQ-9 Communications Intelligence Sensor Pod Suites and related equipment for an estimated cost of $88 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- France eases Covid travel restrictions for British tourists Press TV 13 Jan 2022 -- The French government is easing travel restrictions for vaccinated travelers arriving from the UK, dropping the requirement for proof of a compelling reason to enter the country and for obligatory self-isolation upon arrival.
- China, France hold 16th defense strategy consultation PLA Daily 13 Jan 2022 -- The militaries of China and France held the 16th China-France Defense Strategy Consultation via video link on January 13. The consultation was co-chaired by Lieutenant General Shao Yuanming, vice chief of the Joint Staff Department under China's Central Military Commission (CMC) and Lieutenant General Luc De Rancourt, deputy director general for international relations and strategy of the French Ministry of Defence. The two sides had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on the international and regional security situation, relations between the two militaries and other issues of common concern.
- Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with French, German, Italian, and UK Counterparts US Dept. of State 12 Jan 2022 -- The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:
- France's Le Drian Says Putin Trying to 'Bypass' EU by Talking Exclusively With US Sputnik 07 Jan 2022 -- The European Union has been expressing grievances over the forthcoming Geneva negotiations between Russia and the United States along with NATO. The parties are set to discuss the tense situation on the Ukrainian border, but the EU is not expected to be among those negotiating.
- Paris Echoes U.S. Hints At 'Progress' In Iran Nuclear Talks, Says 'Time Running Out' RFE/RL 07 Jan 2022 -- French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has expressed optimism over an eventual return to a hobbled nuclear deal with Iran but warned that "time is running out" on those international negotiations.
- France strikes positive tone on Vienna talks, says deal within reach Press TV 07 Jan 2022 -- France's foreign minister strikes a positive tone over the ongoing negotiations in Vienna to revive the 2015 Iran deal, saying progress has been made in the talks.
- France - MQ-9 Follow-on Contractor Logistics Support DSCA 07 Jan 2022 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of France of MQ-9 Follow-on Contractor Logistics Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $300 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- French parliament approves Macron's new 'vaccine pass' Press TV 06 Jan 2022 -- France's parliament has approved President Emmanuel Macron's plans for a "vaccine pass" to help curb the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus after three days of tumultuous debates, which were sparked by Macron's comment that he wants to "annoy" the unvaccinated.
- Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French, German, Italian and UK Counterparts US Dept. of State 06 Jan 2022 -- The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:
- Backlash after Macron says his COVID strategy aims to 'annoy' the unvaccinated Press TV 05 Jan 2022 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has generated major furor after insisting his government's COVID vaccination strategy was aimed at "annoying" the unvaccinated and ardently making life harder for them.
- French Scientists Discover New Coronavirus Variant VOA 04 Jan 2022 -- As the world continues to struggle with the rapid spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus and the still-lingering delta variant, scientists in France say they have discovered a new variant that contains multiple mutations.
- UN chief 'encouraged' by first joint statement from key nuclear armed States UN News 04 Jan 2022 -- The Secretary-General, António Guterres, has welcomed a joint statement issued on Monday by five nuclear armed States on the prevention of nuclear war and the avoidance of the arms race.
- EU Risks Being Dragged into Macron's Bid for Reelection VOA 04 Jan 2022 -- For the next six months, France will be running the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, giving President Emmanuel Macron a key role in shaping the future of the bloc in a year that looks set to be yet another highly turbulent and fractious one for the EU.
- French Health Minister Expects January to Be 'Tough' for Hospitals Due to Omicron Strain Sputnik 03 Jan 2022 -- French hospitals will face increased workload this month amid the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus and other diseases, French Health Minister Olivier Veran said on Monday.
- Joint Statement of the Leaders of the Five Nuclear-Weapon States on Preventing Nuclear War and Avoiding Arms Races The White House 03 Jan 2022
- Five Global Powers Pledge to Avoid Nuclear Conflict VOA 03 Jan 2022 -- Five world powers have agreed to work together to stop the further spread of nuclear arms and to avoid nuclear conflict, according to a joint statement.
- World Powers Pledge To Stop Spread Of Nuclear Weapons On Eve Of Non-Proliferation Meeting RFE/RL 03 Jan 2022 -- The world's five leading nuclear powers -- all permanent members of the United Nations Security Council -- have issued a pledge to stop the spread of atomic weapons and to do all they can to ensure a nuclear war never occurs.
- Nuclear-power states reach agreement to prevent spread of nuclear weapons Press TV 03 Jan 2022 -- The world's five nuclear states have agreed to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and to avoid a nuclear conflict, in a rare joint statement aimed at alleviating global concern and highlighting the push for a nuke-free world.
- Big Five Nuclear Powers Release Joint Statement Saying Their Nukes Aren't Aimed at One Another Sputnik 03 Jan 2022 -- The statement comes in an atmosphere of heightened global tensions - including fears of a conflict between Russia and NATO over Ukraine, and the US and China in the Indo-Pacific.
- China leads in five-state joint statement on preventing nuclear war, arms race Global Times 03 Jan 2022 -- For the first time, the leaders of China, France, Russia, the UK and the US on Monday issued a joint statement on preventing nuclear war and avoiding arms races, in which China played a powerful leading role, and pushed for the reaffirmation of not aiming nuclear devices at each other or at any other state.
- France Broadens Mask Mandate to Children as Young as 6 VOA 02 Jan 2022 -- France has lowered the age of its mask mandate to 6-year-old children, officials announced Saturday. The news comes just days before schools reopen Monday, following the winter holiday break.
- France to Ease Quarantine Rules for Vaccinated Starting Monday Sputnik 02 Jan 2022 -- France will ease isolation restrictions for the vaccinated starting next week, reducing the number of quarantine days to seven, Health Minister Olivier Veran said on Sunday in an interview with Le Journal du Dimanche.
- France Breaks Daily Record with More than 232,000 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 01 Jan 2022 -- France reported it had broken its previous daily records of new infections as transmission of the Omicron variant surges.
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