Matthias Monroy

Security Architectures in the EU

Tag: DCIM

  • “Criminals” in Libyan Coast Guard: EU-funded patrol vessel fires during rescue mission

    “Criminals” in Libyan Coast Guard: EU-funded patrol vessel fires during rescue mission

    The EU Commission President praises Libya as a “partner country”, the Migration Commissioner speaks for the first time of “criminals” in the coast guard, who according to reports are involved in smuggling. On Friday afternoon, the Libyan coast guard made use of its firearm during a rescue operation in the Mediterranean. This was reported by […]

  • EU funds the sacking of rescue ships in the Mediterranean

    EU funds the sacking of rescue ships in the Mediterranean

    The European Union has mandated Italy to set up several maritime control centres in Libya. The Coast Guard and Maritime Police will be linked to European surveillance systems, the authorities will communicate directly with Frontex. The project costs 46 million euros and starts in July. But the Libyan Coast Guard has since long been connected […]