In August 2025, the humanitarian vessel the Ocean Viking was shot at in international waters north of Libya. The attackers were part of what is known as the Libyan Coast Guard - a collection of militias and other actors funded by the EU to prevent irregular migration to Europe. A new report reveals the financial ties between the EU and the so-called Libyan Coast Guard. It also shows how, despite clear evidence of mass violence waged against migrants and humanitarians, the EU plans only to extend the cooperation.
The latest issue of our bulletin on EU border externalisation policies includes: action files for Egypt, Tunisia, Mauritania, Afghanistan and the Western Med and Atlantic Route, hints at the future governance of Frontex and a plea to 'mention' human rights more in external engagements
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