Published 2 years ago

EU mulls more police powers for west Africa missions

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The EU wants to prop up anti-terror efforts at its overseas civilian missions in places like Niger. The latest proposal entails giving them so-called "semi-executive functions" Such functions includes direct support to the authorities by helping them carry out investigations, as well as aiding dedicated units to prosecute and detain suspected terrorist offenders.

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EU mulls more police powers for west Africa missions

The concept paper includes getting EU missions to seal cooperation deals between EU member state intelligence and security services with the host governments.

2 years ago·Brussel, Belgium

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