EU Appoints New Commander Of Mali Training Mission
Brigadier General Peter Devogelaere, a Belgian national, has been appointed as mission commander of the EU training mission in Mali (EUTM Mali). He will take up his duties on December 19, 2016. He will take over from Brigadier General Eric Harvent, who held the post since July 2016.
EUTM Mali assists in the reconstruction of effective and accountable Malian armed forces capable of ensuring the long-term security of Mali and, under civilian authority, restoring the country’s territorial integrity. To this effect, EUTM Mali delivers training to units of the Malian armed forces and develops autonomous training capability. The mission also provides advice to the Malian authorities on reforming the army.
The mission was launched on February 18, 2013. Its mandate was recently extended to May 18, 2018. The headquarters of the mission are located in Bamako, Mali.
The mission is part of the EU’s comprehensive approach to security and development in the Sahel. Two other CSDP missions are in place in the region: EUCAP Sahel Mali, which supports the Malian state to ensure constitutional and democratic order and the conditions for lasting peace as well as to maintain its authority throughout the entire territory; and EUCAP Sahel Niger, which supports the fight against organized crime and terrorism in Niger.
The decision was adopted by the Political and Security Committee.
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