EU Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya)

 

SUMMARY OF:

Decision 2013/233/CFSP — EU Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya

WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE DECISION?

It authorises an EU Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) under the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).

EUBAM Libya aims to:

• help the Libyan authorities develop the means to enhance the security of Libya’s land, sea and air borders in the short term; and
• to develop a broader integrated border management strategy in the longer term.

KEY POINTS

Mandate

The first mandate of EUBAM Libya (until 31 December 2018) was to:

• assist in planning a comprehensive civilian security sector reform to prepare for a possible civilian CSDP Mission;
• cooperate closely with and contribute to the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL);
• engage with and assist the legitimate Libyan authorities in the areas of border management, law enforcement and the broader criminal justice system.

Decision (CFSP) 2018/2009 amended and extended EUBAM Libya’s mandate from 1 January 2019 until 30 June 2020. EUBAM Libya will now actively support the Libyan authorities’ efforts to disrupt organised criminal networks involved, in particular, in smuggling migrants, human trafficking and terrorism.

Tasks

EUBAM Libya has the following tasks:

• developing a broader border management framework in Libya, including a maritime security strategy, and implement concrete projects for the relevant Libyan agencies;
• capacity building and strategic planning within the Ministry of Interior on law enforcement, including assistance to the UNSMIL in its police capacity building efforts;
• institutional reform and providing strategic planning assistance to the Ministry of Justice and broader capacity building for the relevant criminal justice bodies; and
• strategic coordination between donors and project implementation in response to Libyan needs in the aforementioned areas.

Chain of command

• The Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability Director is the Civilian Operation Commander (COC) for EUBAM Libya.
• The COC commands and controls EUBAM Libya at strategic level, under the political control and strategic direction of the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and overall authority of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
• The COC reports to the Council through the High Representative.
• The Head of Mission is responsible for, and commands and controls, EUBAM Libya in the field and is directly responsible to the COC.

FROM WHEN DOES THE DECISION APPLY?

It has applied since 22 May 2013. The validity of the decision is extended until 30 June 2020.

BACKGROUND

For more information, see:

• EUBAM Libya (European External Action Service).

MAIN DOCUMENT

Council Decision 2013/233/CFSP of 22 May 2013 on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (OJ L 138, 24.5.2013, pp. 15-18)

Successive amendments to Decision 2013/233/CFSP have been incorporated into the original text. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.

last update 06.03.2020