On Monday, Frontex assisted Greece in transporting 202 migrants on three ferries from the islands of Lesbos and Chios to Turkey. The operation included 180 escort officers deployed by Frontex, as well as Greek officers.
The readmission operation is coordinated between the Greek and Turkish authorities as part of the EU-Turkey agreement.
The Greek authorities are responsible for making sure that all migrants to be readmitted have been subject to individual decisions taken in full accordance with EU and international law.
Note to the press:
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