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Conflict & Security April 20, 2026 415 stories in this edition

Standing up for freedom of navigation in int’l waterways sends right message: UN maritime chief

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Standing up for freedom of navigation in int’l waterways sends right message: UN maritime chief

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There are global repercussions to shipping being used as collateral in regional conflicts, International Maritime Organisation secretary-general warns.

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