EUCAP Sahel Niger: mission extended, budget agreed, mandate amended

On 18 July 2016, the Council of the European Union extended the mission's mandate of EUCAP Sahel Niger until 15 July 2018 and agreed on a budget of €26.3 million for the period 16 July 2016 to 15 July 2017.

EUCAP Sahel Niger had been launched in 2012 to support capacity building of the Nigerien security actors. The mission provides advice and training to support the Nigerien authorities in strengthening their security capabilities.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: EU civilian mission in Niger http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-eu-civilian-mission-in-niger/

ESO: Background information: European Commission announces €145 million in humanitarian aid for 7 countries in the Sahel http://www.europeansources.info/record/european-commission-announces-e145-million-in-humanitarian-aid-for-7-countries-in-the-sahel/

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