Author (Person) | Jones, Chris |
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Publisher | Statewatch |
Series Title | Statewatch Analysis |
Series Details | Volume 18, Number 24 |
Publication Date | December 2016 |
ISSN | 1756-851X |
Content Type | Journal Article |
Abstract: Operation Sophia, the EU’s military mission targeting migrant smuggling in the Mediterranean, has a "deterrence effect" that "by its presence alone, enhances security in the Mediterranean," according to an internal report by the Italian naval officer in charge of the deployment. Yet as people continue crossing the central Mediterranean, and increasing numbers of them die whilst trying to do so, the only reasonable question to be asked is: what deterrent effect? |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.statewatch.org/analyses/no-302-operation-sophia-deterrent-effect.pdf |
Subject Categories | Justice and Home Affairs |
Subject Tags | Fundamental | Human Rights, Migration | Immigration, Military Affairs |