Abstract
The year 2015 was marked by a dramatic increase in the irregular migration to Europe, one of the primary routes being from Libya across the Southern Central Mediterranean to Southern Italy. Following the drowning of hundreds of persons in April 2015, the European Union (EU) adopted a ten-point action plan of the immediate actions to be taken in response to the crisis situation in the Mediterranean. One of those actions is a systematic effort to capture and destroy vessels used by the human smugglers, which was put into practice by establishing in May 2015 the EU military operation, EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA. Under the EU Mandate, the operation will contribute to the disruption of the business model of human smuggling and trafficking networks in the Southern Central Mediterranean. Following the increase of migration at sea, the United Nations Security Council authorised UN Member States and regional organisations to conduct certain essential military activities in the fight against migrant smuggling and human trafficking.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
