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New Heads of Mission appointed for European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia); the EU Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS); and the EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia)

The decision to appoint Major General Boughani, Ms Limdan and Mr Lančinskas was taken by the Political and Security Committee

The Council appointed today new Heads of Mission (HoM) for three EU’s civilian missions: the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia); the EU Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS); and the EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia). Major General Bettina Boughani was appointed as HoM of EUMM Georgia…

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Zimbabwe: Council renews restrictive measures for a further year

The EU measures in place consist of an embargo on arms and equipment which might be used for internal repression

The Council today renewed its restrictive measures in view of the situation in Zimbabwe for a further year, until 20 February 2025. The EU measures in place consist of an embargo on arms and equipment which might be used for internal repression, and a targeted assets freeze against one entity, Zimbabwe Defence Industries. Since February 2022 there…

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Fight against terrorism: Council adds an individual to its autonomous sanctions list against ISIL(Da'esh) and Al-Qaida

The measures target Ahmed Khaled Müller, a member of Al-Shabab in Somalia

The Council today decided to add one individual to the list of those subject to restrictive measures against ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them. The measures target Ahmed Khaled Müller, a member of Al-Shabab in Somalia. The sanctioned individual has participated in combat operations and committed terrorist…

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Gulf of Guinea: Council launches an European Union (EU) Security and Defence Initiative

This initiative is part of the EU’s integrated approach to the region and will contribute to support Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo and Benin in tackling instability and insecurity challenges

The Council today adopted a decision launching the EU security and defence initiative in support of West African countries of the Gulf of Guinea, for an initial duration of two years. It also approved the operation and mission plans for the civilian and the military pillars of the initiative, respectively. With…

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European Peace Facility: Council adopts an assistance measure in support of Beninese Armed Forces

Through this assistance measure, the EU will provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft and Unmanned Air Systems

The Council today adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility worth €11.75 million to support the Beninese Armed Forces. It will, in particular, focus on supporting the Operation Mirador deployed in the northern parts of Benin since 2022. Through this assistance measure, the EU will provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft and  Unmanned Air…

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Trans-Atlantic slave trade - Plan for Reparatory Justice: Declaration of the European Union (EU) and of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Summit 2023

Slavery and the slave trade are a crime against humanity

Declaration of the European Union (EU) and of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Summit 2023 Excerpt 1. We, the Heads of State or Government of the European Union (EU) and of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), and the Presidents of the European…

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European Peace Facility: Council adopts an assistance measure in support of Ghana Armed Forces

The assistance measure will strengthen the operational capabilities of the military units deployed in the Northern part of the country to fight armed groups, counteract and reduce their opportunities to commit terrorist attacks

The Council today adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility worth €8.25 million to support the Ghana Armed Forces. The assistance measure will strengthen the operational capabilities of the military units deployed in the Northern part of the country to fight armed groups, counteract and reduce their opportunities to commit terrorist attacks. Through…

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Sudan: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the armed conflict

The EU deplores the loss of lives and gross violations of international law, including international human rights law and international humanitarian law

The European Union (EU) strongly condemns the ongoing fighting in Sudan, as well as the continued refusal of the parties to the conflict to seek a peaceful solution. A lasting ceasefire must be brokered without delay to guarantee the protection of the people of Sudan, whose safety, security and unity…

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Somalia: Council conclusions confirm a new strengthened partnership between the European Union and Somalia

The Council commends the Federal Government of Somalia for its efforts to build a stable and peaceful Somalia, and to ensure delivery on the security transition

The Council today approved conclusions reaffirming the EU’s commitment to its long-standing partnership with Somalia and the willingness to deepen its strategic cooperation. The Council commends the Federal Government of Somalia for its efforts to build a stable and peaceful Somalia, and to ensure delivery on the security transition in…

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European Union fight against terrorism: one group and two individuals added to the European Union sanctions list

With these new listings, a total of 15 persons are now subject to a travel ban and an asset freeze, and five groups to an asset freeze

The Council today decided to add two individuals and one group affiliated to ISIL and operating mainly in the Cabo Delgado region in Mozambique to the list of those subject to restrictive measures against ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them. The measures target ISIS-Mozambique as well as Abu…