Libya violence puts EU border mission in doubt

EUObserver reported on 25 August 2014 that Eubam Libya, the EU's flagship border mission for Libya, remained parked in Tunisia, as deteriorating security conditions further increased the risk for migrants trying to enter Europe from North Africa.

Eubam Libya was launched in May 2013 to build up the post-war country’s Border Guard and Naval Coast Guard. But since 31 July 2014 all its European personnel moved to Tunisia due to rising violence in Tripoli.

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ESO: Background information: Council conclusions on Libya http://www.europeansources.info/record/council-conclusions-on-libya/

ESO: Background information: Italy pushes 'Frontex Plus' to tackle migration crisis http://www.europeansources.info/record/italy-pushes-frontex-plus-to-tackle-migration-crisis/

Euronews, 28.08.14: Libya warns of looming ‘civil war’ as UN passes resolution to tackle the crisis http://www.euronews.com/2014/08/28/libya-warns-of-looming-civil-war-as-un-passes-resolution-to-tackle-the-crisis/

The Guardian, 09.09.14: Libyan parliament takes refuge in Greek car ferry http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/sep/09/libyan-parliament-refuge-greek-car-ferry

France24, 09.09.14: France urges international action in ‘terrorist hub’ Libya http://www.france24.com/en/20140909-france-urges-international-action-terrorist-hub-libya/

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