European Union (EU) Political and Security Committee has approved additional support for the military component of the African Union Mission in Somalia/African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (AMISOM/ATMIS).
In a statement, EU said the council will add €120 million to the resources previously mobilised for AMISOM/ATMIS in 2021.
According to the statement, the agreed support will mostly contribute to the troop allowances of the African soldiers deployed, to enable the mission to effectively carry out its mandate.
Previous support of €65 million under the EPF covering the period 1 July – 31 December 2021 was agreed in July 2021.
The EU is the largest direct contributor to AMISOM/ATMIS, for a total amount of close to €2.3 billion since 2007.
The EU is ready to remain closely engaged and fully committed to contributing to the activities of AMISOM/ATMIS and consolidating the achievements attained so far.
