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9.12.2011
DECISIONS
COUNCIL DECISION 2011/819/CFSP
of 8 December 2011
appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Sudan, the Republic of the Sudan and the Republic of Uganda.
For issues with broader regional implications, including piracy,
the EUSR shall engage with countries and regional entities
beyond the Horn of Africa, as appropriate.
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in
particular Article 28, Article 31(2) and Article 33 thereof,
In view of the need for a regional approach to the inter-related
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of
challenges facing the region, the EUSR for the Horn of Africa
the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
shall work in close consultation with the EUSR for South Sudan
and the Sudan who shall retain primary responsibility for those
two countries.
Whereas:
Article 2
(1)
There is a need for a regional response by the Union to
Policy objectives
the complex and inter-related challenges in the Horn of
Africa region.
1. The
mandate
of
the
EUSR
shall
be
based
on
the
policy
objectives of the European Union (‘EU’ or ‘Union’) in relation to
the Horn of Africa to contribute actively to regional and inter
national efforts to achieve lasting peace, security and devel
(2) Mr
Alexander RONDOS should be appointed European
opment in the region. The EUSR shall furthermore aim to
Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Horn of
enhance the quality, intensity and impact of the EU’s multi-
Africa for the period from 1 January to 30 June 2012.
faceted engagement in the Horn of Africa.
(3) The
EUSR
will
implement
his
mandate
in
the
context
of
a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the
2. Initial
priority
shall
be
given
to
Somalia
and
to
the
achievement of the objectives of the Union’s external
regional dimensions of the conflict, as well as to piracy which
action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,
has its root causes in the instability of Somalia.
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
3. With
regard
to
Somalia,
the
EU’s
policy
objectives
aim,
through the coordinated and effective use of all its instruments,
to promote a return for Somalia and its people to a path of
Article 1
peace and prosperity. To that end, the EU supports the role of
the United Nations (UN) in facilitating a credible and inclusive
European Union Special Representative
Somali-led political process and will continue to contribute
actively, together with regional and international partners, to
Mr Alexander RONDOS is hereby appointed European Union
the implementation of the Djibouti Peace Agreement and its
Special Representative (EUSR) for the Horn of Africa for the
post-transition arrangements.
period from 1 January to 30 June 2012. The mandate of the
EUSR may be extended or terminated earlier, if the Council so
decides, on a proposal of the High Representative of the Union
for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).
4. Regarding
piracy,
the
EUSR’s
role
shall
be
to
contribute
to
developing and implementing a coherent, effective and balanced
EU approach to piracy originating in Somalia, encompassing all
For the purposes of the mandate of the EUSR, the Horn of
aspects of EU action, particularly in the political, security and
Africa is defined as comprising the Republic of Djibouti, the
development areas and to be the EU’s key interlocutor on piracy
State of Eritrea, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the
for the international community including the Eastern and
Republic of Kenya, the Somali Republic, the Republic of South
Southern Africa and Indian Ocean (ESA/IO) region.

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Article 3
(g) closely follow the regional dimension of the Somali crisis,
including terrorism, arms smuggling, refugee and migration
Mandate
flows, and maritime security, piracy and related financial
1. In
order
to
achieve
the
EU’s
policy
objectives
in
relation
to
flows;
the Horn of Africa, the mandate of the EUSR shall be to:
(h) regarding piracy, maintain an overview of all EU actions
within the EEAS, the Commission and Member States, and
(a) engage with all relevant stakeholders of the region,
maintain regular high level political contacts with the
governments, existing regional authorities, international
countries in the region affected by piracy originating in
and regional organisations, civil society and diasporas,
Somalia, the regional organisations, the UN Contact
with a view to furthering the EU’s objectives and contribute
Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, the UN and
to a better understanding of the role of the Union in the
other key actors in order to ensure a coherent and compre
region;
hensive approach to piracy and to ensure the EU’s key role
in the international efforts to fight piracy. This includes the
EU’s active support to regional maritime capacity-building
and for the judicial treatment of pirates, and ensuring that
(b) represent the Union in relevant international fora and
the root causes of piracy within Somalia are adequately
ensure visibility for EU support to crisis management and
addressed. It also includes continued support to the
prevention;
ESA/IO region in the implementation of its counter piracy
strategy and action plan as well as the Djibouti Code of
Conduct;
(c) encourage and support effective political cooperation and
economic integration in the region through the EU’s part
nership with the African Union (AU) and sub-regional
(i) follow political developments in the region and contribute
organisations;
to the development of the EU policy towards the region,
including in relation to the Ethiopia-Eritrea border issue and
implementation of the Algiers Agreement, the Nile Basin
initiative and other concerns in the region that impact on
its security, stability, prosperity, including the challenge of
(d) contribute to the implementation of the EU’s policy towards
ensuring accountable governments or in cases of outbreak
the Horn of Africa, in close cooperation with the European
of violence or political breakdown;
External Action Service (EEAS), Union delegations in the
region and the Commission;
(j) follow closely the trans-boundary challenges affecting the
Horn of Africa, including any political and security conse
(e) with regard to Somalia, and working in close coordination
quences of humanitarian crises;
with relevant regional and international partners, contribute
actively to actions and initiatives leading to the implemen
tation of the Djibouti Peace Agreement and its post-tran
sition arrangements, supporting institution-building, the rule
(k) contribute to the implementation of EU human rights policy
of law, and the establishment of capable governance
in the Horn of Africa, including the EU Guidelines on
structures at all levels; improving security; promoting
human rights, in particular the EU Guidelines on Children
justice, national reconciliation and respect for human
and Armed Conflict as well as on violence against women
rights; improving humanitarian access, especially in South-
and girls and combating all forms of discrimination against
Central Somalia through appropriate advocacy activities
them, and the EU policy on Women, Peace and Security,
regarding respect for international humanitarian law; and
including by monitoring and reporting on developments as
safeguarding compliance with the humanitarian principles
well as formulating recommendations in this regard.
of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence;
2. For the purpose of the fulfilment of his mandate, the
EUSR shall, inter alia:
(f) maintain close and active cooperation with the United
Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Special Representative
for Somalia, participate in the work of the International
Contact Group for Somalia and other relevant fora, and
(a) advise and report on the definition of EU positions in inter
promote a coordinated and coherent international
national fora in order to promote proactively the EU’s
approach towards Somalia, including, through the
comprehensive policy approach towards the Horn of Africa;
European Union military mission to contribute to the
training of Somali security forces (EUTM Somalia),
EUNAVFOR Atalanta and EU’s continued support to the
African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), working
(b) maintain an overview of all activities of the Union and
closely with Member States;
cooperate closely with all relevant Union delegations.

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Article 4
Union or the EEAS and shall carry out their duties and act in
the interest of the mandate of the EUSR.
Implementation of the mandate
1. The
EUSR
shall
be
responsible
for
the
implementation
of
the mandate acting under the authority of the HR.
Article 7
Privileges and immunities of the EUSR and the staff of the
EUSR
2. The
Political
and
Security
Committee
(PSC)
shall
maintain
a privileged link with the EUSR and shall be the EUSR’s primary
The privileges, immunities and further guarantees necessary for
point of contact with the Council. The PSC shall provide the
the completion and smooth functioning of the mission of the
EUSR with strategic guidance and political direction within the
EUSR and the members of the EUSR’s staff shall be agreed with
framework of the mandate, without prejudice to the powers of
the host country/countries, as appropriate. Member States and
the HR.
the Commission shall grant all necessary support to such effect.
3. The
EUSR
shall
work
in
close
coordination
with
the
EEAS.
Article 8
Security of EU classified information
Article 5
The EUSR and the members of the EUSR’s team shall respect
the security principles and minimum standards established by
Financing
Council Decision 2011/292/EU of 31 March 2011 on the
security rules for protecting EU classified information (
1. The
financial
reference
amount
intended
to
cover
the

1 ).
expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR for the
period from 1 January to 30 June 2012 shall be EUR 670 000.
Article 9
Access to information and logistical support
2. The
expenditure
shall
be
managed
in
accordance
with
the
procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the
1. Member States, the Commission, the EEAS and the
Union.
General Secretariat of the Council shall ensure that the EUSR
is given access to any relevant information.
3. The
management
of
the
expenditure
shall
be
subject
to
a
contract between the EUSR and the Commission. The EUSR
2. The
Union
delegations
and/or
the
Member
States,
as
shall be accountable to the Commission for all expenditure.
appropriate, shall provide logistical support in the region.
Article 6
Article 10
Constitution and composition of the team
Security
1. Within the limits of the EUSR’s mandate and the corre
In accordance with the EU policy on the security of personnel
sponding financial means made available, the EUSR shall be
deployed outside the Union in an operational capacity under
responsible for constituting a team. The team shall include
Title V of the Treaty, the EUSR shall take all reasonably prac
the expertise on specific policy and security issues as required
ticable measures, in conformity with his mandate and the
by the mandate. The EUSR shall keep the Council and the
security situation in his geographical area of responsibility, for
Commission promptly informed of the composition of the
the security of all personnel under his direct authority, in
team.
particular by:
2. Member States, institutions of the Union and the EEAS
(a) establishing a mission-specific security plan, including
may propose the secondment of staff to work with the EUSR.
mission-specific physical, organisational and procedural
The salary of personnel who are seconded by a Member State,
security measures, governing the management of the
an institution of the Union or the EEAS to the EUSR shall be
secure movement of personnel to, and within, the mission
covered by the Member State, the institution of the Union
area, as well as the management of security incidents and
concerned or the EEAS, respectively. Experts seconded by
including a mission contingency and evacuation plan;
Member States to the institutions of the Union or the EEAS
may also be posted to the EUSR. International contracted staff
shall have the nationality of a Member State.
(b) ensuring that all personnel deployed outside the Union are
covered by high-risk insurance as required by the conditions
in the mission area;
3. All
seconded
personnel
shall
remain
under
the
adminis
trative authority of the sending Member State, institution of the
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(c) ensuring that all members of the EUSR’s team to be
Sudan and the EUSR to the AU. The EUSR shall provide
deployed outside the Union, including locally contracted
Member States’ missions and Union delegations in the region
personnel, have received appropriate security training
with regular briefings.
before or upon arriving in the mission area, based on the
risk ratings assigned to the mission area;
2. In the field, close liaison shall be maintained with Union
delegations and Member State Heads of Mission. They shall
(d) ensuring that all agreed recommendations made following
make best efforts to assist the EUSR in the implementation of
regular security assessments are implemented, and providing
the mandate. The EUSR, in close coordination with the relevant
the Council, the HR and the Commission with written
Union delegations, shall provide local political guidance to the
reports on their implementation and on other security
Force Commander of EUNAVFOR Atalanta and the Mission
issues within the framework of the mid-term report and
Commander of EUTM Somalia. The EUSR and the EU
the report on the implementation of the mandate.
Operation Commander shall consult each other as required.
3. The
EUSR
shall
closely
cooperate
with
the
authorities
of
Article 11
the countries involved, the UN, the AU, the Intergovernmental
Reporting
Authority on Development (IGAD), other national, regional and
international stakeholders, and also with civil society in the
1. The
EUSR
shall
regularly
provide
the
HR
and
the
PSC
with region.
oral and written reports. The EUSR shall also report as
necessary to Council working parties. Regular written reports
Article 13
shall be circulated through the COREU network. Upon recom
mendation of the HR or the PSC, the EUSR may provide the
Review
Foreign Affairs Council with reports.
The implementation of this Decision and its consistency with
other contributions from the Union to the region shall be kept
2. The
EUSR
shall
report
on
the
best
way
of
pursuing
Union
under regular review. The EUSR shall present to the Council, the
initiatives, such as the contribution of the Union to reforms,
HR and the Commission a comprehensive mandate implemen
and including the political aspects of relevant Union devel
tation report at the end of the mandate.
opment projects, in coordination with Union delegations in
the region.
Article 14
Entry into force
Article 12
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.
Coordination
1. The
EUSR
shall
promote
overall
Union
political
coor
dination and shall help Union delegations to ensure that all
Done at Brussels, 8 December 2011.
Union instruments in the field are engaged coherently to
attain the EU’s policy objectives. The activities of the EUSR
For the Council
shall be coordinated with those of Union delegations and of
the Commission, as well as those of other EUSRs active in the
The President
region, in particular with the EUSR for South Sudan and the
M. DOWGIELEWICZ

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