Somalia: EU Navfor Force Commander Visits Palais De Justice and Montagne Posée Prison During Flagship Port Visit to the Seychelles

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During a recent port visit of the EU Naval Force flagship, FS Siroco, to The Seychelles, the Force Commander, Rear Admiral Hervé Bléjean visited the Palais de Justice and Montagne Posée Prison.

During his visit to the Palais de Justice, where he met the Chief of Justice and the President of the Court of Appeal, the Force Commander stated "I am very pleased to see how, after apprehending suspect pirates at sea, the EU Naval Force can work with the Seychellois authorities to help provide a fair and rigorous prosecution process. Admiral Bléjean also commented "This regional legal support from The Seychelles is a key tool in order to set up the conditions for a safe and secure maritime environment. The legal finish is a crucial aspect of Operation Atalanta objectives."

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