Brussels, 18/12/2014 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 17 December, the Council announced the extension - until 31 December 2016 - of the EU police mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL Afghanistan). This mission provides assistance for the Afghan civil police service to conduct its action in the framework of strengthened rule of law and in respect of human rights. The mission will prepare the ground for the gradual and lasting transfer of its task to the local authorities and to other EU...