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A new video shared by a Norwegian-run nonprofit shows the Greek Coast Guard pushing back migrants in the Aegean Sea and letting them adrift close to Turkish waters.
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A historic case brought by a family of Syrian refugees against Frontex, the EU's border guard agency, has been dismissed by the bloc's General Court in a major blow for human rights defenders.
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The European Union's watchdog on Wednesday launched an investigation into the role Frontex played in one of the deadliest migrant shipwrecks in recent history.
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Members of the European Parliament will vote Thursday on a motion calling for a new EU-wide search and rescue mission in the Mediterranean.
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Frontex chief: Suspending activity in Greece would cost lives
Withdrawing Frontex from Greece, as suggested by the agency's own Fundamental Rights Officer following one of the deadliest shipwrecks in Europe, could restrict "our capabilities to save lives," the agency's chief said on Thursday.
Frontex: What would happen if the EU border agency quit Greece?
The agency's fundamental rights officer has recommended Frontex temporarily suspend its activity in Greece over the latest migrant boat tragedy. But the move might not be the best option to keep the Greek authorities in check.
Timeline of how migrant boat tragedy off the coast of Greece unfolded
A timeline of events that led up to one of the worst shipwrecks in recent Mediterranean history as hundreds of migrants are still missing off the coast of Greece.
EU, UK agree to boost cooperation to tackle illegal Channel crossings
The deal, which still needs to be negotiated, comes just months after the two sides resolved the main issue dividing them: trade arrangements in Northern Ireland.
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How does Frontex get away with 'plain murder'?
Evidence has amassed in recent years that Frontex has violated human rights at Europe’s borders – but the border agency is surprisingly hard to hold to account.
New Frontex chief vows to end illegal pushbacks of migrants at border
New Frontex chief vows to end illegal pushbacks of migrants at border
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Irregular migrant crossings into EU in 2022 reach level not seen in six years.
MEPs refuse to back Frontex's budget over human rights abuse reports
European lawmakers on Tuesday refused to approve the 2020 budget of the bloc's external border agency over serious misconduct allegations.
EU border agency Frontex 'covered up illegal migrant pushbacks'
A 120-page report from the EU's anti-fraud watchdog says Frontex was involved in covering up the illegal pushback of migrants from Greece to Turkey, violating their human rights.
EU watchdog probes Frontex, EEAS surveillance support to non-EU states
The EU Ombudsman launched investigations over concerns the two agencies might not have carried out necessary human rights risk and impact assessments before supporting third countries in the development of surveillance capabilities.
Frontex 'covered up' illegal migrant pushbacks by Greece: report
Frontex's former boss and some of its staff covered up the pushbacks and lied to MEPs about it, a leaked report by the European Anti-Fraud Office (Olaf) states.
'Violent and illegal' migrant pushbacks must end now, EU warns Greece
Greece has been accused by NGOs of carrying out violent illegal pushbacks of migrants at its border with turkey and at sea. Athens denies the accusations.
EU gives fresh push to stalled migration pact
EU home affairs ministers achieved "major progress" in the negotiations around a long-stalled pact on migration and asylum.
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MEPs refuse to approve Frontex's budget amid misconduct allegations
MEPs are withholding approval of Frontex's budget until they are allowed to see a report on alleged human rights violations by agency staff.