The EU Aviation Security Mission (EUAVSEC) in South Su dan is a non-executive civilian mission. It was established by the European Union on 18 June 2012 with a 19 months mandate until 17 January 2014. EUAVSEC is the European Union’s first engagement in South Sudan under the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy and is financed within the framework of the EU’s Common Foreign & Security Policy. The mission is a part of the EU's Comprehensive Approach to Sudan and South Sudan.