Sahel: Security situation from the African perspective
On Wednesday, MEPs will assess the political, societal and military challenges affecting security in the Sahel region.
Experts in the field of peacebuilding, research, military and politics will brief MEPs on the latest developments in the Sahel at the public hearing “The security situation in the Sahel: the African view and experience” organised by the Subcommittee on Security and Defence MEPs.
MEPs will also consider the evolution of the mandates of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions and the EU’s involvement in the process of redeployment of state services in the areas where the missions operate.
When: Wednesday, 14 April, from 10.00 to 12.00.
Where: European Parliament in Brussels, Altiero Spinelli 3E-2, and remotely.
Check the full agenda and speakers list. You can follow the discussion live.
Background
The security situation in the Sahel has been disrupted by regular clashes between security forces and non-state armed groups and the continued armed attacks by jihadist groups. In 2020, more than 2 million people fled violence across the region, moving both within countries and across borders. The entire G5 Sahel region (Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, Chad and Mauritania) is experiencing serious security concerns, with regions like Liptako-Gourma (a border region between Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso), has suffered particularly badly. The COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating the situation and is affecting areas hosting large numbers of refugees.
Contacts:
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Snježana KOBEŠĆAK SMODIŠ
Press Officer