The African Standby Force: “a tool for peace and integration of the continent”
DOUALA, Cameroon, April 29, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — It should be noted that, the third Roadmap for the operationalization of the ASF has been developed from lessons learned (LL) from Amani Africa and acquired from previous documents. It is aimed at identifying actions to finalize the operationalization of the ASF, with a focus on priorities, namely, the Rapid deployment capability (RDC), humanitarian, maritime safety and protection of civilians
The establishment of the ASF is provided by the Protocol establishing the Council of Peace and Security of the AU. It aims to facilitate the deployment of Peace Support Operations by the AU peace within its overall efforts to promote peace, security and stability in Africa.
Journalists are invited to cover the closing ceremony of the workshop which will take place on Friday 29 April 2011-17 h00 at the Hotel Sawa Douala.
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African Union Commission (AUC)
