EU to provide over €37 million to fight piracy in Eastern and Southern Africa

EU News 242/2013

IP/13/447
Brussels, 21 May 2013

The EU will provide some €37 million to strengthen the fight against piracy in several Eastern and Southern African countries through support for the Programme to promote Regional Maritime Security (MASE).

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The new programme will help to develop the legal and judicial system of countries in the region, so that they are better equipped for the arrest and transfer of pirates. Financial oversight systems will also be strengthened, by providing training for the authorities to prevent the movement of funds contributing to, or resulting from piracy. Capacity-building (for example, sharing expertise and implementing training), and providing material logistic support on security, will help to improve surveillance and patrol of the coastline.

Source and additional information:
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-447_en.htm?locale=en

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