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When it comes to maritime operations with member states, "the agency's position is more support than delivering standards," Frontex chief Hans Leijtens was quoted as saying in the minutes of the agency's management board. (Photo: Frontex)

'Fear of repercussion' thwarts Frontex rights abuse reports

Redacted documents and minutes from the EU's border agency Frontex paint a picture of mounting frustration for its fundamental rights officer, Jonas Grimheden.

His reports to Frontex's management board, as well as the board's minutes, suggest that the agency's internal system to flag abuse against migrants is being actively undermined.

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Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.

When it comes to maritime operations with member states, "the agency's position is more support than delivering standards," Frontex chief Hans Leijtens was quoted as saying in the minutes of the agency's management board. (Photo: Frontex)

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Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.

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