News: Djibouti

We have started to collect the most important news related to Djibouti in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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• February 18th 2006 – April 7th 2008
• May 13th 2008 – October 28th 2009

Djibouti: news

US helicopters crash off Djibouti

Saturday, February 18th 2006, 5:00
related countries: United States

Two US military helicopters crash off the coast of Djibouti in East Africa and 10 crew members missing.
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Ten killed in US Djibouti crash

Sunday, February 19th 2006, 15:38
related countries: United States

Ten crew members are confirmed killed in a crash between two US helicopters off the coast of Djibouti.
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US 'used Djibouti' in rendition

Wednesday, April 5th 2006, 15:33
related countries: United States

Amnesty International suggests Djibouti was among the countries used by the US for secret detention.
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Many die in Djibouti boat tragedy

Thursday, April 6th 2006, 15:42

At least 69 people die when a boat capsizes in the Red Sea off the coast of Djibouti, on its way to a festival.
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France orders Djibouti arrests

Monday, October 2nd 2006, 13:43
related countries: France

France issues arrest warrants for two top Djibouti officials over the mysterious death of a French judge in 1995.
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Djibouti condemns US Somali raids

Friday, January 12th 2007, 10:01
related countries: Somalia, United States

Djibouti, which hosts a large US anti-terror base, condemns this week's US air strikes in nearby Somalia.
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Human rights sentence in Djibouti

Monday, March 19th 2007, 11:22

A human rights activist is sentenced to six months in jail for defaming a presidential guard.
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Summons in Djibouti death probe

Tuesday, August 28th 2007, 16:13
related countries: France

A French magistrate orders the trial of two senior Djibouti officials over the death of a French judge.
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Tarek Bin Laden's Red Sea bridge

Friday, February 22nd 2008, 16:33
related countries: Yemen

Osama Bin Laden's half-brother proposes building a huge bridge across the Red Sea, to link Djibouti to Yemen.
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Djibouti hunts for abuse suspects

Monday, April 7th 2008, 14:51
related countries: France

A Djibouti court issues international arrest warrants for five French nationals suspected of sexually abusing children.
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February 18th 2006 – April 7th 2008May 13th 2008 – October 28th 2009