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==EUCAP Somalia==
The EUCAP Somalia<ref>{{Cite web |title=About EUCAP Somalia |url=https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eucap-som/about-eucap-somalia_en?s=332 |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=www.eeas.europa.eu |language=en}}</ref> is an example of
In December 2024, the Council of European Union extended the [https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/12/16/horn-of-africa-and-somalia-operation-atalanta-eutm-and-eucap-somalia-s-mandates-extended-for-two-years/ Mission’s mandate] to February 2027.
The most prominent goals of the Mission are to help Somalia to generate well trained police forces in line with the [https://press.un.org/en/2018/sc13341.doc.htm Somali Transition Plan], contribute to secure one of the EU’s vital maritime trade routes, and assist to draft and implement sound legislative frameworks, including accountability systems.
=== Background ===
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When the name was changed in December 2016, so too was the mandate. EUCAP Somalia will drop its regional ambitions and focus solely on Somalia, and more specifically on the Coast Guard, with a view to strengthening ‘Somali maritime law enforcement capabilities’. The mandate is not limited to piracy, but covers any criminal activity or offence committed on the coast or in the sea.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Decision - 2022/2445 - EN - EUR-Lex |url=https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dec/2022/2445/oj |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=eur-lex.europa.eu |language=en}}</ref>
==== From 2021 to 2024 ====
In December 2020, the Council of the European Union extended
'''Current mandate from 2025 to 2027'''
In December 2024, the Council of European Union extended the [https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/12/16/horn-of-africa-and-somalia-operation-atalanta-eutm-and-eucap-somalia-s-mandates-extended-for-two-years/ Mission’s mandate] to February 2027. EUCAP Somalia is tasked to advise, train, and equip the Somali Police Force and to support the development of a legal framework for Somalia’s internal security architecture. The mission’s work also includes providing monitoring support to regional maritime police forces, including the Somaliland and [[Puntland Maritime Police Force|Puntland Maritime Police Forces]], to bolster maritime law enforcement and security. The Mission’s budget for its current mandate is €110 million and total staff of 169 [https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eucap-som/about-eucap-somalia_en?s=332 members].
=== [https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eucap-som/about-eucap-somalia_en?s=332 Three pillars of EUCAP Somalia] ===
# '''Support the development of Somali Police Forces''' by enhancing their capabilities through advising, training and equipping Somali Police Forces in line with the Somali Security Sector Development Plan, ensuring the police are better prepared to maintain security and stability across the country.
# '''Strengthen Maritime Police Capacities''' in and around the three main Somali ports (Mogadishu, Berbera and Bossaso) by providing capacity building on coast guard functions.
# '''Promote the rule of law''' by working with Somali authorities to enhance accountability within the police force and across the criminal justice chain. This includes supporting the development of legal frameworks necessary for the effective functioning of law enforcement, and security actors in both land and maritime domains, fostering governance and accountability.
=== Achievements ===
Since its reconfiguration in 2016, EUCAP Somalia has made significant strides in enhancing Somalia’s maritime security capabilities. Recent achievements include improving the Somali Police Force's (SPF) command, control, and communication capabilities, as well as enhancing their ability to manage security incidents in Mogadishu. EUCAP has deployed a specialized multinational team to support the SPF's Maritime Police Unit and has played a key role in the development of Somaliland’s Coast Guard, conducting joint exercises with EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA. The mission also trained and equipped the Puntland Maritime Police Force, enhancing their capacity to enforce maritime law. Additionally, EUCAP has supported the Somali Attorney General’s Maritime Crimes Unit by providing training in internal procedures and investigations and launching an internship program for young lawyers. Despite the progress, Somalia continues to face challenges in maritime governance due to political instability and resource limitations, but EUCAP remains committed to addressing these issues with Somali authorities and international partners.<ref>{{Cite report |url=https://www.sipri.org/publications/2020/sipri-background-papers/european-union-training-mission-somalia-assessment |title=The European Union Training Mission in Somalia: An Assessment |date=November 2020 |publisher=SIPRI |language=en}}</ref>
[https://www.eeas.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/2025/EUCAP%20infosheet%20Feb%202025.pdf '''Mission's achievements during mandate 2022 - 24''']
* Increased the Somali Police Force command, control and communication capability.
* Trained Somali Police Force trainers for co-training activities.
* Enabling the establishment of the Maritime Rescue and Coordination Center in Mogadishu to enhance maritime security coordination along the Somali coastline and in regional waters.
* Supported the development of Somaliland Coast Guard, including through joint exercises with EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA and the provision of maritime equipment.
* Trained mobile training units for Somaliland Coast Guard and Somaliland Police.
* Trained and equipped the Puntland Maritime Police Force - Maritime Police Unit, enhancing their law enforcement capabilities.
* Supporting the maritime crimes unit of the Somali Attorney General's Office in internal procedures and maritime crimes investigations as well as an internship program for young lawyers in Mogadishu and Puntland.
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