In the following months, NATO took a wide range of measures to respond to the threat of terrorism. On 22 November 2002, the member states of the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council (EAPC) decided on a Partnership Action Plan against Terrorism, which explicitly states, "EAPC States are committed to the protection and promotion of fundamental freedoms and human rights, as well as the rule of law, in combating terrorism." NATO started naval operations in the Mediterranean Sea designed to prevent the movement of terrorists or weapons of mass destruction as well as to enhance the security of shipping in general called Operation Active Endeavour. COUNT 4
QSN1 Who declared the Partnership Action Plan against Terrorism? ANS1 member states of the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council QSN2 When was the Partnership Action Plan against Terrorism announced? ANS2 22 November 2002 QSN3 Where did NATO begin naval operations after 2002? ANS3 the Mediterranean Sea QSN4 What was NATO's operation in the Mediterranean called? ANS4 Operation Active Endeavour