Latest news from EU peacekeeping missions (CSDP) – September 2015
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Niamey and Agadez (Niger). EUCAP Sahel Niger training sessions are in full swing
Training was provided by EUCAP Sahel Niger experts in early September to 13 permanent trainers from the National Gendarmerie School in Niamey on "Professional Intervention Techniques". Training that allows you to acquire technical know-how while respecting the legal framework and the use of strictly necessary force. In Agadez, training in "vehicle fleet management" was given by the Europeans on 15 and 16 September. This was the third training session of the module in question, which was attended by 10 Gendarmerie mechanics and 7 National Guard mechanics from all regions. This training is complementary to the previous activities of the mission in favor of the automotive workshops of the various forces which have made it possible to strengthen their capacities in terms of maintenance through the supply of high-performance tools.
Dar al-Salaam (Tanzania). Training of Tanzanian sailors in the distress system
The EUNAVFOR Atalanta operation continues its training actions. Tuesday September 15, it is the Spaniards of the patrol boat Meteor, passing through the port of Dar El-Salaam, who trained cadets in the Tanzanian navy. Objective of the instruction: the global maritime distress and safety system and the self-correction measures implemented by merchant ships to protect themselves from pirate attacks. Commander ESPS Meteoro, Jose Almira, “it is important to continue (...) to train our regional partners to build trust and mutual understanding and improve maritime security in the region. »
Tiraspol (Transnistria) EUBAM Moldova-Ukraine prepares actions for 2016-17
The Head of the European Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM Moldova) for Moldova and Ukraine, Ambassador Andrew Tesoriere, visited Tiraspol on September 24 to meet Vitali Ignatiev, Acting Foreign Minister of Transnistria. The objective was to present the mission's action plan for 2016 and 2017.
Ergneti (Georgia). Meeting to improve the incident prevention and response mechanism
Participants at the 58th meeting for the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) in Ergneti, noted that the security situation remains “ stable ».
Specific incidents along the administrative border were reviewed. All parties have committed to increase vigilance and to intensify the exchange of information relevant to forest fires.
In order to respond to the concerns of the local population, additional information will be provided on the military exercises.
Mediterranean. Rescues at sea: 1.000 additional migrants saved
Early in the morning of September 19, two ships of Operation EUNAVFOR Med (the German frigate Schleswig-Holstein and his British counterpart HMS Enterprise), with the help of a British Merlin helicopter, carried out a coordinated rescue operation on 3 different vessels, rescuing 767 people. Ships in distress were made of wood or rubber. All came from the port of Zuwarah, only 20 minutes away. On the night of September 26 and 27, 251 migrants were saved from a probable shipwreck. Both actions were carried out under the coordination of the International Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (IMRCC) in Rome. The migrants were transferred to the ports of Palermo, Augusta and Lampedusa while the empty wooden boats of its occupants were taken over by naval units of the Italian operation "Safe Sea" (Also read: Stop saying EUNAVFOR Med, say Sophia! (shift)
Ukraine. Recommendation of the Europeans for the reform of the legislation penitentiary
The European Security Force Advisory Mission (EUAM) in Ukraine presented, on 23 September 2015, its recommendations on the improvement of the draft law on the rights of prisoners" during the regular meeting of the group of experts of the Ukrainian Parliament An agreement was reached to implement UEAM's suggestions during the second reading of the bill.
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