The Union hereby establishes a European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya).
Council Decision 2013/233/CFSP of 22 May 2013 on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya)
Council Decision 2013/233/CFSP of 22 May 2013 on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya)
Article 1 Mission
Article 2 Objectives
The objectives of EUBAM Libya shall be to assist the Libyan authorities in the building of state security structures in Libya, in particular in the areas of border management, law enforcement and criminal justice with a view to contributing to efforts to disrupt organised criminal networks involved notably in smuggling migrants, human trafficking and terrorism in Libya and the Central Mediterranean region.
Article 3 Tasks
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In order to achieve the objectives set out in Article 2, EUBAM Libya shall:
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support the development of a broader border management framework, notably through the development of a White Paper on an Integrated Border Management Strategy, including a maritime security strategy, by providing capacity delivery and implementing concrete projects for the Libyan Maritime Law Enforcement Agencies and the Libyan Land Border Agencies while also assessing the possibilities of expanding activities outside of the capital, including on the border with Tunisia and in the south of the country;
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support capacity building and strategic planning, including regarding the police, within the Ministry of Interior on law enforcement, including, where feasible, assistance to the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in its police capacity building efforts, and support coordination functions among relevant Libyan authorities in fighting organised crime and terrorism;
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support institutional reform and provide strategic planning assistance for the Ministry of Justice and provide broader capacity building for relevant criminal justice actors including the Attorney General's Office and the High Judicial Institute;
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support strategic coordination between donors and project implementation in response to Libyan needs in the fields of border management, law enforcement and criminal justice.
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EUBAM Libya shall promote human rights and gender equality through all its activities.
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EUBAM Libya shall not carry out any executive function.
Article 4 Chain of command and structure
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EUBAM Libya shall have a unified chain of command as a crisis management operation.
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EUBAM Libya shall have its Headquarters in Tripoli.
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EUBAM Libya shall be structured in accordance with its planning documents.
Article 5 Civilian Operation Commander
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The Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC) Director shall be the Civilian Operation Commander for EUBAM Libya.
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The Civilian Operation Commander, under the political control and strategic direction of the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and overall authority of the HR, shall exercise command and control of EUBAM Libya at the strategic level.
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The Civilian Operation Commander shall ensure, with regard to the conduct of operations, the proper and effective implementation of the Council’s decisions as well as the PSC’s decisions, including by issuing instructions at the strategic level as required to the Head of Mission and providing the Head of Mission with advice and technical support.
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The Civilian Operation Commander shall report to the Council through the HR.
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All seconded staff shall remain under the full command of the national authorities of the seconding State(s) in accordance with national rules, of the Union institution concerned or of the European External Action Service (EEAS). Those authorities shall transfer Operational Control (OPCON) of their personnel, teams and units to the Civilian Operation Commander.
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The Civilian Operation Commander shall have overall responsibility for ensuring that the Union’s duty of care is properly discharged.
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The Civilian Operation Commander, the Head of Union Delegation in Libya and the Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya shall consult each other as required. The European External Action Service Principal Advisor on Gender should also be consulted, where appropriate.