Esther Grisnich
poladesther.bsky.social
Esther Grisnich
@poladesther.bsky.social
Defense | Diplomacy | Development
POLAD to the EUNAVFOR Aspides Operations Commander;
Former NATO Mission Iraq advisor on Human Security: Protection of Civilians in military operations.
The new challenge to protect civilians:
The report, titled Death on Delivery, reveals that strikes regularly fail to distinguish between civilians and combatants in their operations.
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How drones killed nearly 1,000 civilians in Africa in three years
Use of unmanned aircraft has surged across Africa, often resulting in mass civilian deaths, new report finds.
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March 11, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Reposted by Esther Grisnich
Feed: "The Media Line"
By: Steven Ganot on Tuesday, March 11, 2025
70 Dead, Hundreds Missing After Shipwrecks on Migrant Route to Yemen
At least 70 bodies of migrants were found […]
themedialine.org
March 11, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Reposted by Esther Grisnich
The crisis has disproportionately and devastatingly impacted women and girls. In 2021, Yemen ranked second to last in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index. And “there is no sign of progress for them,” Mr. Fletcher noted.
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Yemen: ‘Fear of a return to full conflict is palpable’, says UN envoy
After several years of fragile truce, there is a “palpable” fear of a return to all-out war in Yemen, said Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen Hans Grundberg on Thursday, briefing the Sec...
news.un.org
March 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The strongest woman I have met: Yemeni Ambassador to Italy, H.E. Mrs. Atoqi. Tireless to ask for attention for her people suffering from the worst humanitarian crisis of malnutrition, extreme violence, rape, serious threats and no access to food and health care. #Aspides #InternationalWomensDay.
March 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Encouraging that the EU and Sweden continue to support Yemen despite de FTO designation.
Building resilience in Yemen: A collaborative approach to sustainable development | EEAS www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...
Building resilience in Yemen: A collaborative approach to sustainable development
Yemen, after nearly a decade of conflict, continues to grapple with profound social and economic challenges. In response, the European Union (EU) has funded two interconnected initiatives the Strength...
www.eeas.europa.eu
March 6, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Unique to see the Arab Unity over the Gaza reconstruction. Here is what is in the plan:
Over five years 200,000 temporary housing units, 60,000 damaged buildings restored, 400,000 permanent homes, as well as rebuilding Gaza’s seaport and international airport.
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Israel, US criticise Egypt’s Gaza plan, Hamas welcomes call for elections
Arab leaders say the $53bn reconstruction plan would not displace Palestinians from Gaza, unlike Trump’s proposal.
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March 5, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Reposted by Esther Grisnich
Our Senior Advisor @omeisy.bsky.social was a guest on the latest podcast by @climatediplo.bsky.social, discussing the environment and climate as pathways to peace in Yemen.

Listen to it here: www.podomatic.com/podcasts/cli...
🆕The latest episode of the podcast dives into the complex relationship between conflict, climate change and the environment in Yemen and what recent cuts in foreign aid mean for projects and programming w/ @omeisy.bsky.social (@eurpeace.bsky.social) & @sineadbarry.bsky.social
🎙️ adelph.it/podcast47
March 4, 2025 at 9:31 AM
After Saudi missile strikes targeting the Houthis, the potential for regional escalation continues. Analysts warn this conflict could draw in more regional players, intensifying the already volatile situation not only within Yemen but across the Gulf region.

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Saudi Arabia Escalates Missile Strikes Against Houthi Rebels
Saudi Arabia's military actions against Yemen's Houthi rebels have intensified recently, amid increasing tensions and violent escalations. This long-running conflict,…
evrimagaci.org
March 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Another strong warning by the #Houthis, ongoing operations in the #WestBank, stopping humanitarian aid to #Gaza and an enormous new package of weapon support with 2000 pound bombs and bulldozers from the US to Israel. The future unfolds… www.timesofisrael.com/us-to-fast-t...
US to fast-track $3 billion arms sale to Israel, including bombs and armored bulldozers
Transaction includes D9s withheld last year over concern IDF used them to raze homes in Gaza, as Trump scraps predecessor's order conditioning aid on commitment to human rights
www.timesofisrael.com
March 3, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The Iran-backed #Houthi militia has recruited as many as 10,000 children since the start of the conflict in #Yemen in 2014, say human rights groups. arab.news/nmss9
Houthi militants recruit more than 10,000 children over 7 years — report
DUBAI: The Iran-backed Houthi militia has recruited as many as 10,000 children since the start of the conflict in Yemen in 2014, say human rights groups. According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Righ...
arab.news
February 17, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Robert Schuman in his declaration: "World peace cannot be safeguarded without making the creative efforts proportionate to the dangers which threaten it".
February 4, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Pope Francis listed the tragic summary of plights facing hundreds of millions of today’s children: conflicts, homelessness, trafficking and compulsory marriage. He also referred to the 150 million stateless or “invisible” children who were not registered at birth. apnews.com/article/vati...
Pope lists tragedies of children in war and trafficking at a rights summit
Pope Francis has convened a high-level summit to demand that children be protected from war, forced labor, trafficking and exploitation.
apnews.com
February 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
"The Houthis effectively took control of the Bab al-Mandab strait, with ramifications for global trade. However, most news coverage still only focused on the Houthis' strategic gains, with little attention to their abusive tactics toward their own people." dawnmena.org/listening-to...
Listening to Yemen’s Forgotten Voices
As a Yemeni journalist, I have found myself grappling not only with the challenges of reporting on the country, but also with the glaring inconsistencies in how the world perceives Yemen.
dawnmena.org
February 4, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Immense suffering of citizens in Houthi-controlled areas, where the economic situation continues to deteriorate due to blockade policies, lack of job opportunities, and the collapse of essential services. #FTO
www.khabaragency.net/news225988.h...
Yemeni man offers his kidney for sale | Khabar News Agency
A Yemeni citizen in the Houthi-seized capital, Sanaa, has offered his kidney for sale as a last resort to secure sustenance for his family, amid deteriorating economic and living conditions ravaging t...
www.khabaragency.net
February 3, 2025 at 6:28 AM
I miss Iraq and the @NATOMissionIraq, but I’m thankful for the opportunity to have contributed to the NATO Security Force Assistance COE publication, in which I shared my experiences and main research findings on building capacity on the Protection of Civilians.
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Documents - NATO SFA COE ®
www.nsfacoe.org
January 30, 2025 at 1:39 PM