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10th of March 2010, Paris – Lagos (Nigeria) with a stopover in Madrid/Spain – organized by France, coordinated by Frontex. In a very old plane from EgyptAir were loaded: From Norway: 8 Nigerians From Denmark: 5 Nigerians From France: 8 … Continue reading →

On April 12, 2010, 126 migrants detained in the samos detention camp (Greek island) started a collective hunger strike. Their demands are Freedom, immediate release with the “white paper” (allowing them to travel within Greece for thirty days) An end … Continue reading →

We get the information that on 8th and 22nd of April 2010 Charterdeportations to Nigeria will take place from Vienna. We expect that this will be joint deportations, coordinated by Frontex, like it happened several times before. Last information about … Continue reading →

The Maltese soldiers involved in a fight with civilians in Mitilini, Lesvos were constrained to defend themselves when they were attacked by Greek locals, the Armed Forces of Malta said. The AFM said in a statement that two Maltese soldiers … Continue reading →

Frontex, the EU’s border control agency, is reportedly eyeing the possibility of using unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for its anti-migration patrols. Arms manufacturers, it has been reported in specialist media, have been asked to advise Frontex on how their products … Continue reading →

“Member States remain responsible for the consequences of returning people to third countries” The European Commission has recently proposed to strengthen the EU Border Agency Frontex. If this proposal is adopted, Frontex would be able to co-lead border patrol operations … Continue reading →

About 10 activists managed to enter and disrupt a conference organised by capita under the title “policing the borders”, featuring speakers from UK police forces and FRONTEX (see the call). Here we reproduce the programme, the list of delegates and … Continue reading →

PBBB was in the UK for more than one year detained. He spent around 6 months in prison and six months in detention centres in the UK, in Brook and Tinsgley House detention centres at Gatwick. PBBB was arrested when … Continue reading →

coordinated by Frontex during 2007,2008 and 2009.

As most of you probably know, there have been several actions against Frontex in the last years, like in Warsaw (in front of their Headquarters) or in Greece (during the nobordercamp in Lesvos). In addition to this, the mainstream media … Continue reading →