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<p>We are working with EU partners and with international organisations, including
UNHCR, on information campaigns in North and East Africa as part of broader efforts
under the EU’s ‘Task Force Mediterranean’. This includes sharing our expertise in
this area and assisting work with diaspora communities to dissuade migrants from risking
dangerous Mediterranean and Saharan crossings and to counter the narrative of criminal
facilitators. The Government has also continued to make clear to EU partners our view
that the withdrawal of Mare Nostrum must be accompanied by an information campaign,
aimed at ensuring migrants in North Africa are aware of the end of this operation.
We have recently reminded the Italian authorities of our view on this matter.</p><p>
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