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TunisiaThe European Union Naval Force Mediterranean: mandate extended until 30 September 2019
April 1, 2019
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The Council extended the mandate of EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia until 30 September 2019.
The Operation will continue to implement its mandate accordingly, strengthening surveillance by air assets as well as reinforcing support to the Libyan Coastguard and Navy in law enforcement tasks at sea through enhanced monitoring, including ashore, and continuation of training.
The operation’s core mandate is to contribute to the EU’s work to disrupt the business model of migrant smugglers and human traffickers in the Southern Central Mediterranean.
EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia was launched on 22 June 2015. It is part of the EU’s comprehensive approach to migration.
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