Article 1, Point (1) · EUCAP Sahel Niger

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(1)Articles 2 and 3 are replaced by the following:‘Article 2ObjectivesIn the context of the implementation of the European Union Strategy for Security and Development in the Sahel, EUCAP Sahel Niger shall aim at enabling the Nigerien authorities to define and implement their own national Security Strategy. EUCAP Sahel Niger shall also aim at contributing to the development of an integrated, multidisciplinary, coherent, sustainable, and human-rights-based approach among the various Nigerien security actors in the fight against terrorism and organised crime.Article 3Tasks1.In order to fulfil the objectives set out in Article 2, EUCAP Sahel Niger shall:

(a)be ready to support the definition and implementation of a Nigerien Security Strategy while continuing advising and assisting in the implementation of the security dimension of the Nigerien Strategy for Security and Development in the North;

(b)facilitate the coordination of regional and international projects supporting Niger in the fight against terrorism and organised crime;

(c)strengthen the rule of law through the development of criminal investigation capacities, and in this context develop and implement adequate training programmes;

(d)support the development of Nigerien Security and Defence Forces' sustainability;

(e)contribute to the identification, planning and implementation of projects in the security field.

2.EUCAP Sahel Niger shall focus on the activities mentioned in paragraph 1 which contribute to improving the control of the territory of Niger, including in coordination with the Nigerien Armed Forces.3.EUCAP Sahel Niger shall not carry out any executive function.’.