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Sat, 08 Aug, 2015 12:08:35 AM
FTimes Report, Aug 8
 
A handout picture taken on August 5 and released by the Italian Police on August 7, 2015 shows operations to rescue survivors at the site the where a boat carrying over 600 migrants capsized in the Mediterranean off the Libyan coast. Photo Polizia DI STATO- LEHTIKUVA-AFP
The President of the Republic decided on Friday on Finland's participation in the EU's military crisis management operation in the Mediterranean Sea, according to  an official press release.
 
The operation that started in June is aimed at preventing human smuggling in accordance with international law.
 
At this time, Finland will second a maximum of ten soldiers to staff duties for a period of no longer than 12 months.
 
Plans will continue on the possible participation in the operation with a navy boarding team at a later stage. This will be considered later and a decision on the participation will be made in accordance with the Act on Military Crisis Management, said the release.
 
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