Slovenia will not abandon Sophia operation

Ljubljana, 25 January - The future of the operation Sophia, the EU's anti-migrant-smuggling mission in the Mediterranean, is not in jeopardy because of Germany's decision to suspend its naval contribution, the Defence Ministry said on Friday. Slovenia will continue to participate in the mission.

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Slovenia's multi-purpose patrol boat Triglav.
Photo: Mitja Volščanšek/STA

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