Press Releae: New EU support to continue improving security in Somalia

On 19 March 2013, the EU decided to provide additional support of €33m to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), which plays an essential role in securing the country on its path towards lasting peace, prosperity and stability.

The renewed EU support allows AMISOM to continue to fulfil its mandate and to reach its total strength of 17,731 troops as authorised by the UN. The EU’s support covers costs such as troop allowances, costs of the police and civilian component of the mission, and operational costs of the mission headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background Information: The EU renewed its commitment to foster peace and security in Somalia http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-the-eu-renewed-its-commitment-to-foster-peace-and-security-in-somalia/

ESO: Background Information: Where the European Commission's humanitarian aid will go in 2013 http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-where-the-european-commissions-humanitarian-aid-will-go-in-2013/

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