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EUMAM Mozambique

EU Military Mission in Mozambique
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By CFSP Resolution 2021/1143 of the Council of the European Union, the EU Training Mission in Mozambique (EUTM Mozambique) was established.
 
EUTM Mozambique was one of the instruments to address the crisis in 'Cabo Delgado', along with support for peacebuilding, conflict prevention and support for dialogue, humanitarian aid and development cooperation. The mission, under non-executive command, provided training and support to the Mozambican Armed Forces to protect civilians and restore security in 'Cabo Delgado' province. 
 
On 6 March 2024, in the context of the EUTM Mozambique strategic review, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) agreed that the mission should be extended until 30 June 2026.
 
Furthermore, on 16 April 2024, the PSC agreed that between June and September 2024 the mission should gradually transition to an assistance model combining advice, mentoring and specialised training in support of the rapid reaction force units of the Mozambican Armed Forces and that the mission should therefore be renamed the European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique (EUMAM Mozambique).
 
As from 1 September 2024, the ‘European Union Military Training Mission in Mozambique (EUTM Mozambique)’ is replaced by ‘European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique (EUMAM Mozambique)’.

The resolution PESC 2024/1354  amends 2021/1143 as the Council of the European Union has considered necessary for this transition from EUTM MOZ to EUMAM MOZ..

 

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The main tasks of EUMAM Mozambique are :

  • Provide mentoring and advice to the Mozambican Armed Forces (FDAM) on operational planning, logistics and maintenance.
  • To monitor training in the regeneration of the Rapid Reaction Force and the use and maintenance of equipment provided by the EU assistance measure, in order to contribute to operational effectiveness, force sustainability and compliance with international humanitarian and human rights law.
  • Provide specialised training for the Rapid Reaction Force of the FDAM..

Cabo Delgado es la provincia más septentrional de Mozambique. Desde 2017, la provincia se vio afectada por el aumento de los niveles de violencia vinculados a las acciones de los grupos armados y a los ataques reivindicados por el Estado Islámico. Como resultado, la situación humanitaria y de seguridad se deterorió, causando sufrimiento a la población de Cabo Delgado y amenazando la estabilidad de la zona y su desarrollo económico.

La Unión Europea puso en marcha una misión de formación militar en Mozambique (EUTM Mozambique) a raíz de una solicitud del gobierno mozambiqueño para apoyar a sus Fuerzas Armadas (FDAM) mediante una misión de formación y capacitación. 

EUTM Mozambique fue uno de los instrumentos de la UE para hacer frente a la crisis de Cabo Delgado. Complementó los esfuerzos más amplios de la UE en materia de consolidación de la paz, prevención de conflictos y apoyo al diálogo, asistencia humanitaria y cooperación al desarrollo.

El 1 de septiembre de 2024 se produce la transición de EUTM Mozambique a EUMAM Mozambique.'Cabo Delgado' is the northernmost province of Mozambique. Since 2017, the province has been affected by increased levels of violence linked to the actions of armed groups and attacks claimed by the Islamic State. As a result, the humanitarian and security situation deteriorated, causing suffering to the population of 'Cabo Delgado' and threatening the stability of the area and its economic development. The European Union launched a military training mission in Mozambique (EUTM Mozambique) following a request from the Mozambican government to support its Armed Forces (FDAM) through a training and capacity building mission.  EUTM Mozambique was one of the EU's instruments to address the 'Cabo Delgado' crisis. It complemented the EU's broader efforts in peacebuilding, conflict prevention and dialogue support, humanitarian assistance and development cooperation. 1 September 2024 marks the transition from EUTM Mozambique to EUMAM Mozambique.

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The Spanish Armed Forces have participated in the EUMAM Mozambique mission with two military observers to collaborate with the European Union in its fight against international terrorism and demonstrates the experience and capabilities of the Spanish military to carry out this kind of mission.

 2024

  • December 26th. Relief of personnel deployed on the mission.
  • September 1st. The EUTM MOZ mission is renamed EUMAM MOZ.
  • May 20 th. Relief of personnel deployed on the mission.

 2023

  • November 17th. Relief of the personnel depelegated from the mission.

 2022

  • September, 9th. EUM-MOZ declared Full Operational Capability (FOC). 

 2021

  • October 15 th. The European Union establishes the EUTM-Mozambique mission.
  • July 12th. The Council of the European Union (EU) adopts the decision establishing an EU military training mission in Mozambique (European Union Training Mission - EUTM Mozambique).

 


EMAD PRESS RELEASE ON EUMAM-Mozambique

  • Spanish observers at EUMAM MOZAMBIQUE

    Spain continues to provide advisory and technical support to the Mozambican Armed Forces

    Spain continues to provide advisory and technical support to the Mozambican Armed Forces

    2024/12/26

    In Maputo, Mozambique

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  • Spanish EUMAM MOZAMBIQUE observers with the youth and children at the ‘Casa do Gaiato’ orphanage.

    Donation of sports equipment by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in Operation EUMAM MOZAMBIQUE

    Donation of sports equipment by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in Operation EUMAM MOZAMBIQUE

    2024/11/25

    In Maputo

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  • Inauguration ceremony of the new EUMAM Mission Force Commander

    Military assistance mission in Mozambique takes on the challenge of its new tasks

    Military assistance mission in Mozambique takes on the challenge of its new tasks

    2024/09/16

    En Maputo, Mozambique

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  • Unloading of containers coming from Chimoio at Maputo Detachment

    Transition in the EU mission in Mozambique with a change in name and commitment

    Transition in the EU mission in Mozambique with a change in name and commitment

    2024/09/03

    In Maputo, Mozambique

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  • Spanish observers with the Mission Force Commander of EUTM Mozambique

    EU mission in Mozambique changes its focus and name

    EU mission in Mozambique changes its focus and name

    2024/07/08

    Maputo, Mozambique

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