EU Ends Mission To Crack Down On Migrant Smuggling In Mediterranean

The video discusses the EU's efforts to combat migrant smuggling in the Mediterranean, focusing on Operation Sophia, which was launched in 2015 but has been largely inactive due to political disagreements over migrant distribution. Italy's refusal to deploy more ships led to reliance on aircraft and drones. With Operation Sophia ending, the EU plans a new mission to enforce a UN arms embargo around Libya.

What was the primary goal of Operation Sophia when it was launched?

• To provide humanitarian aid in the Mediterranean

• To manage migration from North Africa to Europe

• To conduct naval exercises in the Mediterranean

• To enforce a UN arms embargo

When is Operation Sophia expected to officially end?

• Immediately

• At the end of the year

• Next month when its mandate expires

• In six months

Why did Italy stop the deployment of more ships for Operation Sophia?

• To focus on air surveillance

• Because of disputes over migrant distribution

• To comply with a UN resolution

• Due to financial constraints

What has Operation Sophia primarily relied on since the halt of ship deployments?

• Satellite imagery

• Aircraft and pilotless drones

• Submarines

• Coastal patrols

What is the focus of the new EU mission replacing Operation Sophia?

• To manage migration from North Africa

• To conduct naval exercises

• To enforce a UN arms embargo around Libya

• To provide humanitarian aid