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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 11315

16 May 2015
EXTERNAL ACTION / (ae) niger
EU steps up EUCAP Sahel Niger mission

Brussels, 15/05/2015 (Agence Europe) - On 13 May, speaking through the body of the Political and Security Committee (COPS), the Council of the EU decided to reinforce the civilian mission EUCAP Sahel Niger as part of the actions of the European Union to prevent irregular migration (see EUROPE 11314).

The EU will offer the Nigerien authorities support in preventing irregular immigration and combatting associated crimes. This would include advice on a related strategy and training to the...