Assets

In recent months, the relationship between the French state-owned nuclear fuel company, Orano, and the military government of Niger has been deteriorating, raising pivotal questions about the future of uranium mining in the region. Orano is now contemplating the sale of its uranium assets within Niger—a critical decision that reflects both geopolitical tensions and the complex landscape of international mining. This shift comes on the heels of a coup in early 2023, which saw the military junta ousting a…

The United Nations peacekeeping contingent operating in southern Lebanon has vocalized grave concerns regarding what it describes as the Israeli military’s "intentional and overt destruction" of its assets. This, they assert, constitutes a "blatant breach" of international law. This considerable UN force, known as UNIFIL, consists of around 10,000 personnel dedicated to observing tensions along the 'blue line,' which delineates the boundary between Lebanon and Israel. Among these peacekeepers, a contingent of 340 personnel…