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To help participants learn through visual experience, EUBAM Rafah organized a study visit to OLAF headquarters in Brussels for five selected managers from the General Administration for Borders and Crossings from the 18th to the 20th of June 2019. 

The study visit tackled the different activities undertaken by OLAF in the fields of anti-fraud and combating corruption with particular focus on investigation procedures and review processes in addition to external aid investigation, data analysis and fraud prevention. 

Communication is defined as the process of passing and sharing of knowledge, ideas and messages between different recipients and audiences. In order to communicate its information and instructions to the public and to forge and maintain connections in a manner that allows the Administration to work efficiently towards its goals, EUBAM Rafah has supported GABC in developing an effective communication strategy.

Communication is defined as the process of passing and sharing of knowledge, ideas and messages between different recipients and audiences. In order to communicate its information and instructions to the public and to forge and maintain connections in a manner that allows the Administration to work efficiently towards its goals, EUBAM Rafah has supported GABC in developing an effective communication strategy.

“Internal and international cooperation and liaison among all relevant agencies involved in border security is crucial not only at the borders of Palestine and the neighbouring countries, but also in general to ensure secure borders and establish effective and coordinated border management”, says Florin Bulgariu – the Integrated Border Management Expert at the European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point.

Mr. Guenther Freisleben, Head of EUBAM Rafah, wishes all Muslims a happy Eid ul-Fitr, an important religious holiday marking the end of a month-long period of fasting and reflection for Muslims. On this occasion, Muslims attend special morning prayers, gather with family and friends to exchange greetings and to enjoy celebratory meals.

On Saturday, fourteen EU missions, including EUBAM Rafah, celebrated Europe Day 2019 together with the European institutions in Brussels. The doors were open to the public and the annual Open Day attracted thousands of visitors of all ages. They were entertained by cultural performances, had their faces painted, met Captain Europe, won awards at the Wheel of Fortune and became wiser on how the EU engages with its neighbours.

The European External Action Service opened its doors to the public in celebration of the annual Open Day of the European Union on 02 May 2019 in the West Bank city of Nablus.

Both EUBAM Rafah and EUPOL COPPS took part in the one-day event at a public park in the city, along with representatives of the Some EU Member states. The participating bodies shared with hundreds of visitors who packed the outdoor event some aspects of their cultural and traditional aspects.

In fulfillment of the needs of the General Administration for Borders and Crossings, EUBAM Rafah organized a-two-day-training on Anti-Smuggling Techniques.

The Mission’s IBM Expert supported by Border Police and Customs Experts in EUBAM delivered a workshop aimed at building the capacities of GABC’s personnel and developing their competencies in the field of detecting and fighting smuggling.

Four EUBAM mission members were awarded the CMPD Medal for having met the eligibility requirements and the necessary period of qualifying service in one of the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) Missions.

For the first time since his appointment as the CivOpsCdr in September 2018, Vincenzo Coppola visited the European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EUBAM Rafah).

The EU Civilian Operations Commander Vincenzo Coppola and the Head of the Operations Division at CPCC Jean Marc Pisani visited the two CPCC Missions in the territories; EUBAM Rafah and EUPOL COPPS, located respectively in Ramat Gan and Ramallah.