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France objected to the anti-nuclear protests.
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The Greenpeace flagship, the 'Rainbow Warrior' arrived in New Zealand in July 1985 in preparation for leading a flotilla of boats to Mururoa Atoll in the Pacific Ocean to protest against French nuclear tests on the atoll.
Just before midnight on 10 July 1985, underwater charges which had been placed by frogmen on the hull of the Rainbow Warrior, exploded, sinking the vessel while it was in Auckland Harbour, New Zealand. One person was killed in the explosion, Portuguese photographer Fernando Periero. On 22 September 1985, Prime Minister of France Laurent Fabius admitted that the bombing had been carried out by 2 secret agents belonging to the French foreign intelligence agency, DGSC, or Directorate-General for External Security.
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∙ 15y agoThe Greenpeace flagship, the 'Rainbow Warrior', arrived in New Zealand in July 1985 in preparation for leading a flotilla of boats to Mururoa Atoll in the Pacific Ocean to protest against French nuclear tests on the atoll.
Just before midnight on 10 July 1985, underwater charges which had been placed by frogmen on the hull of the Rainbow Warrior, exploded, sinking the vessel while it was in Auckland Harbour, New Zealand. One person was killed in the explosion, Portuguese photographer Fernando Periero. On 22 September 1985, Prime Minister of France Laurent Fabius admitted that the bombing had been carried out by 2 secret agents belonging to the French foreign intelligence agency, DGSC, or Directorate-General for External Security. This was despite a major cover-up operation in which the French Government denied its involvement.
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∙ 10y agoGreenpeace were planning on sending another group of five boats over to Mururoa Atoll (French territory), ncluding the Rainbow Warrior. This protest would create bad media attention for France and so their government, particularily the DGSE (like the Frenc FBI) authorised 13 agents to sink the Rainbow warrior.
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∙ 11y agothe boys be rumbling over the boat. mongrel mob has slayed some bp its getting rough in the block
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What effect did the bombing of the rainbow warrior have on new zealands relationship with France?
the relationship deteriorated. trade was weakened
This nation was responsible for bombing the Green Peace Ship Rainbow Warrior?
On 22 September 1985, Prime Minister of France Laurent Fabius admitted that the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior had been carried out by 2 secret agents belonging to the French foreign intelligence agency, DGSC, or Directorate-General for External Security. This was despite a major cover-up operation in which the French Government initially denied its involvement.
How many people died on the Rainbow warrior?
1
Where was the Rainbow Warrior sunk?
The Greenpeace flagship, the 'Rainbow Warrior', was sunk by explosive charges while it was in Auckland Harbour, New Zealand, just before midnight on 10 July 1985.
What is the name of the movie whose name start with rain?
Rain Man, The Rain People, The Rain Killer, Rain Without Thunder, The Rainmaker, The Rains Came, Rainbow, Rainbow Bridge, Rainbow Drive, Rainbow Warrior, Rainbows' End, Raining Stones
What nation was responsible for bombing the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior?
the answer is france
How did the public react to the bombing of the rainbow warrior?
There were mixed reactions from the public to the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior by the French government. Most people remained calm and peaceful while others held hostile protests.Ê
Year of the bombing of the rainbow warrior?
July 10, 1985 in the harbour of Auckland, New Zealand.
What were the effects sinking the rainbow warrior?
the rainbow warrior incident caused and outrage in nz and nz's anti nucleur stance was revitalised
What effect did the bombing of the rainbow warrior have on new zealands relationship with France?
the relationship deteriorated. trade was weakened
Why did the french deny the Rainbow Warrior bombing?
The sinking of the Rainbow Warrior was codenamed Operation Satanique by the French foreign intelligence services. The French government denied involvement because New Zealand was an ally and it was a public relations disaster.
Why did the Rainbow Warrior sink?
The rainbow warrior was bombed by the french.
Who did the Rainbow Warrior belong to?
The Rainbow Warrior was the flagship of the conservationist organisation Greenpeace.
When did Sinking of the Rainbow Warrior happen?
Sinking of the Rainbow Warrior happened in 1985.
What year was the Rainbow Warrior bombed?
The Rainbow Warrior was bombed in July 1985.
What is a Rainbow Warrior?
The Greenpeace flagship, the 'Rainbow Warrior', was named after a North American Indian legend.
How did French agents manage to sink the Rainbow Warrior?
French agents managed to sink the Rainbow Warrior by posing as supporters of their cause. They were able to gain access to the Rainbow Warrior, while on board they planted two mines. When the agents were off the Rainbow Warrior, they detonated the mines.
