EU’s border agency announced Tuesday it launched an internal investigation into Greece’s illegal pushbacks of migrants after various reports by international media outlets.
“WE WILL NOT TOLERATE ANY VIOLATIONS OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS”
“We are looking into the accusations levelled by several news organisations related to our activities at Greece’s external border,” Frontex Executive Director Fabrice Leggeri said in a written statement that indicated the agency would not tolerate any violations of fundamental rights.
“We remain committed to providing support to Greece at its external borders in line with our mandate and in the spirit of EU solidarity, in full respect of fundamental rights and international law,” he added.
The agency informed EU Commissioner Ylva Johansson, according to the statement that said no documents or materials have been found to substantiate the accusations.
Frontex said the disagreement between Turkey and Greece about “maritime borders” has further complicated the situation in the eastern Aegean.