POLICE-RELATED ACTIVITIES OF FIELD OPERATIONS SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPE organized a workshop in Skopje on “Restricting asylum seekers freedom of movement” to present the legal framework and judicial rulings concerning cases with imposed restriction of movement measures for asylum seekers in EU countries. In total, 35 representatives from the MoIA’s Department of Border Affairs and Migration and the Sector for Asylum obtained information and discussed issues deriving from the Law on International and Temporary Protection, which regulates the issue of restriction of movement. From 14 to 18 October, with the aim of developing techniques to interview minors and victims of THB, the Mission organized a follow-up training seminar in Skopje on strengthening the operational capacities of the local authorities in combating THB and smuggling of migrants. In total, 30 inspectors of the National Task Force for combating smuggling of migrants and THB, social workers and representatives from civil society participated in the seminar. The course included practical sessions and role-play exercises, enabling participants to learn about more effective approaches to investigation, interviewing and processing cases related to THB. From 21 to 25 October, the Mission organized a working visit to Madrid for four senior MoIA officials from the MoIA’s Department of Border Affairs and Migration and Sector for Asylum of the MoIA. During the visit, the participants exchanged experiences with their Spanish counterparts on border and migration management, with a focus on international protection and asylum procedures. The emphasis was placed on obtaining information on the procedures and learning more about the challenges in implementing of the principles of restriction of movement for asylum seekers. The Spanish authorities presented relevant information about the regulations and legal provisions, explaining the nature of border security and increased influx of asylum seekers. They further explained the challenges they faced relating to irregular migration, THB and asylum. The visit was also seen as an opportunity for the MoIA officials to establish co-operation with the Spanish authorities in border security and asylum. Cybercrime On 21 November, in co-operation with the Ministries of Information Society and Administration, Education and Science and Foundation Metamorphosis, the Mission organized a training seminar in Skopje on cyber security for 100 students, teachers and parents from elementary schools. The aim was to raise the awareness of students in terms of protecting themselves online, being aware of online threats and security measures in cyberspace and to inform the police on potential cyber threats. Delivered by the Foundation Metamorphosis, the training covered the topics of cyber security, global trends, raising awareness of cyberspace threats and online security. Mission to Skopje – Police-Related Activities in 2019 13 38 Total Training 98 47 Analysis of Lessons Learned, Assessments and Guidelines Information Exchange / Institution and Capacity-Building ACTIVITIES ON: General Police Development and Reform 77% Threats posed by Criminal Activity 23% 97