European Union Committee
Operation Sophia: a failed mission
2nd Report of Session 2017-19 - published 12 July 2017 - HL Paper 5
Contents
Table 1: Migrant arrivals and deaths at sea 2015–2017
Chapter 2: Operation Sophia’s mandate
Chapter 3: An assessment of Operation Sophia in Phase 2A
Tackling the smuggling networks
Training the Libyan coastguard
The implementation of the UN arms embargo
Conclusions and recommendations
Chapter 4: The Libyan political context and further phases of the mission
The security and political situation
Engagement by the international community
Discussions with the House of Representatives
The implications for Operation Sophia and the renewal of the mandate
Conclusions and recommendations
Chapter 5: Beyond Operation Sophia
Improving conditions for migrants in Libya
Voluntary repatriation from Libya
Conclusions and recommendations
Summary of conclusions and recommendations
Appendix 1: List of Members and declarations of interest
Evidence is published online at http://www.parliament.uk/operation-sophia-follow-up and available for inspection at the Parliamentary Archives (020 7219 3074).
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