In an article for Al-Monitor published on 8 June, Mustafa Fetouri analyses the recent agreement which was concluded between Libya, Chad, Niger and Sudan on 31 May to improve cross border security. The author indicates that the neighbouring countries have decided to reinforce their cooperation to deal with common threats such as goods and fuel smuggling, criminal activities and human trafficking which have become rampant in cross border areas, especially since the beginning of the Libyan crisis. Fetouri argues that this new agreement could represent a step forward in the stabilisation of border areas as it plans for a practical mechanism to be undertaken by the four countries such as mixed border patrols. The author also advocates for international powers to continue to support regional efforts to fight against illegal activities and prevent further destabilization in the porous border regions.Click here to read more.
Libya, Chad, Niger and Sudan renew commitment to fight against further destabilisation of border areas