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Somalia Conference: New EU support for governance, justice and police

EU News 220/2013

IP/13/407
Brussels, 7 May 2013

Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, today announced that the European Union will further support the justice system and police force in Somalia with €44 million. The pledge was made during the Somalia conference in London, which aims to provide support for the Government of Somalia as they rebuild their country after two decades of conflict.

The EU has been a long-time partner to Somalia, with more than 1.2 billion euro provided since 2008 to support the Somali people basic needs and improve the security of the country.

Source and additional information:
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-407_en.htm?locale=en