European border agency Frontex is the subject of a fresh investigation following human rights concerns about its co-operation with Libya. The European Union helps Libya to train border guards under an €85 million ($83m) project to keep Mediterranean migration in check. After a complaint by six human rights groups, an EU ombudsman has opened an inquiry into two aspects of Frontex’s co-operation with Libya. Border guards have been ordered to explain whether human rights risks were assessed before training was provided on law enforcement at sea. "Our message is clear: we are watching and we will continue to fight @Frontex’ border practices through all possible legal ways.

Source: Libya Today October 11, 2022 10:28 UTC