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Operation Triton – winter developments

Operation Triton – winter developments

2014-12-24

Winter used to bring some respite for those agencies responsible for controlling Europe’s long Mediterranean borders. For each of the last ten years, irregular migration has slowed or even stopped in the run-up to Christmas, with the people smugglers largely confined to port by the rough seas. Not any more, it seems.

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France’s Fabrice Leggeri Appointed New Executive Director of Frontex

France’s Fabrice Leggeri Appointed New Executive Director of Frontex

2014-11-26

Today Mr. Fabrice Leggeri was appointed new Frontex Executive Director during the 51st meeting of Frontex Management Board held at the Agency’s headquarters.

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Frontex launches Joint Operation Triton

Frontex launches Joint Operation Triton

2014-10-31

Frontex has finalised all preparations for the launch of Joint Operation Triton on November 1st 2014. With a monthly budget of EUR 2,9 million the agency will coordinate the deployment of three open patrol vessels, two coastal patrol vessels, two coastal patrol boats, two aircraft and one helicopter.

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More technical support needed for Operation Triton

More technical support needed for Operation Triton

2014-10-13

Frontex has received offers of technical equipment and border guards from 15 EU Member States. The agency foresees a monthly deployment of two ocean patrol vessels, two coastal patrol vessels, two coastal patrol boats, two aircrafts and a helicopter.

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Frontex’s participation in Mos Maiorum

Frontex’s participation in Mos Maiorum

2014-10-10

Mos Maiorum is a Joint Police Operation launched the Italian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The coordinating authority is the Italian Ministry of Interior.

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People smugglers: the latter day slave merchants

People smugglers: the latter day slave merchants

2014-09-30

It has been a truly disastrous year for irregular migrants attempting the perilous sea-crossing from North Africa to Europe. A troubling spike in serious armed conflicts around the world, from Mali in West Africa through to Gaza, Syria, Iraq and beyond, has proved a bonanza for the people smugglers – with strife-torn Libya now by far the most favoured point of departure.

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