NATO rifle against smuggling

brussels - NATO wants to support European operation against human trafficking in the Mediterranean. This requires unanimous support, said US Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday in Brussels after meeting with his NATO counterparts. However, a decision has not yet been taken.

The EU mission Sophia focuses in October against smuggling from Libya to Italy. NATO ships patrol for years in the Mediterranean Sea under the banner of the anti-terror mission Active Endeavour. Getting a broader mandate, said NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg.,, It is now a question of how we will coordinate with the EU. '

,, We need to know what is happening there, 'said Bert Koenders, Minister for Foreign Affairs. However, he stressed that the role of NATO is primarily to gather intelligence in the (IS) combating terrorist Islamic State.
  
    
     
      
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Moreover, the ships may sail only in international waters. The Libyan government has not yet given permission to get closer to the coast, which would make the operation more effective. The EU is going to support the Libyan coast guard.

Also training Libyan forces and supporting groups that fight was discussed Thursday at IS. NATO foreign ministers decided to continue preparing assistance to the Libyan government. It is about building institutions such as the army.,, They really need in Libya, 'said Stoltenberg.,, If we are going to train Libyans and weapons are controlled, it is important that the institutions are strong. '

Koenders said aid,, at least premature. ',, You should first have a request from the legitimate government in Tripoli. But if there comes a request to train forces, which should be able by itself. '