Article 15 Release of information

The HR shall be authorised to release to the third States associated with this Decision, as appropriate and in accordance with the needs of EUAVSEC-South Sudan, EU classified information up to ‘CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL’ level generated for the purposes of EUAVSEC-South Sudan, in accordance with Decision 2011/292/EU.

The HR shall also be authorised to release to the United Nations (UN) and the ICAO, in accordance with the operational needs of EUAVSEC-South Sudan, EU classified information up to ‘RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED’ level which are generated for the purposes of EUAVSEC-South Sudan, in accordance with Decision 2011/292/EU. Arrangements between the HR and the competent authorities of UN and ICAO shall be drawn up for this purpose.

In the event of a specific and immediate operational need, the HR shall also be authorised to release to the host State any EU classified information up to ‘RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED’ level which are generated for the purposes of EUAVSEC-South Sudan, in accordance with Decision 2011/292/EU. Arrangements between the HR and the competent authorities of the host State shall be drawn up for this purpose.

The HR shall be authorised to release to the third States associated with this Decision any EU non-classified documents connected with the deliberations of the Council relating to EUAVSEC-South Sudan and covered by the obligation of professional secrecy pursuant to Article 6(1) of the Council’s Rules of Procedure^f1.

The HR may delegate the powers referred to in paragraphs 1 to 4, as well as the ability to conclude the arrangements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 to persons placed under his/her authority, to the Civilian Operations Commander and/or to the Head of Mission.