Política europea de represión a inmigrantes que cruzan el Mediterráneo detiene barcos de rescate

Política europea de represión a inmigrantes que cruzan el Mediterráneo detiene barcos de rescate

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Two German politicians are urging Maltese authorities to release NGO rescue ships detained in Valetta since July. The Lifeline, a rescue ship operated by a German NGO under a Dutch flag, has been blocked in Malta since June 27 after docking with 234 migrants and refugees. NGOs argue the blockade is politically motivated, as explained by Sophie Shade from SeaWash, who states no legal basis has been provided for the blockade. Two German social-democratic politicians traveled to Malta to discuss the situation, which arose after Italy closed its ports to migrant rescue ships.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason the Lifeline rescue ship is blocked in Malta?

Political reasons related to migration

Weather conditions

Technical issues with the ship

Lack of crew members

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Sophie Shade?

A Maltese government official

A director at SeaWash

A German politician

An Italian port authority

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do NGOs believe about the blockade in Malta?

It is a political move against migration

It is a result of international law

It is due to technical ship issues

It is a necessary safety measure

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did two German politicians travel to Malta?

To negotiate trade agreements

To discuss tourism opportunities

To meet with the Maltese government about the ship blockade

To attend a cultural festival

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the Italian government take that influenced Malta's decision?

Closed its ports to rescue ships

Increased trade with Malta

Opened its ports to all ships

Signed a new migration treaty