Frontex’s internal reports confirm torture, paramilitary violence, pushbacks by Greek authorities- @ABoatReport

Frontex internal reports again confirm torture, paramilitary violence and pushbacks by greek authorities four, information by Aegean Boat Report has revealed.

 According to the statement: “Separate findings by the Fundamental Rights Office of Frontex confirm what has long been denied: systematic human rights violations at Europe’s borders. The reports, based on investigations carried out between December 2025 and February 2026, document cases of torture, violent pushbacks, and the use of paramilitary groups operating alongside Greek authorities.

“These are not isolated incidents. They point to a pattern. ⸻ Paramilitary Violence Under Police Guidance In one case from June 2023 in Evros, a group of 61 people — including children — were attacked by masked men armed with clubs and knives. They were beaten, threatened with rape, subjected to sexual abuse, and forced back across the river to Turkey.

“The investigation confirms that these men operated under the guidance of Greek police officers. Testimonies describe extreme violence: • Beatings, kicks, and assaults targeting heads and bodies • A pregnant woman kicked in the abdomen • Death threats and threats of rape • Children subjected to degrading and sexualized treatment • People thrown into the water and nearly drowned Phones and belongings were confiscated. People were forcibly deported without any asylum procedure. This happened despite an interim order from the European Court of Human Rights explicitly prohibiting their removal. Many of those pushed back were later imprisoned in Turkey — exposing them to exactly the risks European law is meant to prevent. ⸻ Inhuman Treatment and Illegal Detention Other findings describe: • Migrants transported in unmarked, unventilated vans in extreme heat — without seats, windows, or identification of the vehicle • Children and vulnerable individuals subjected to degrading and dangerous conditions • Dozens of people detained for days in overcrowded, unsanitary cells in temperatures exceeding 35°C • Reports of violence by police, including against interpreters These conditions violate fundamental protections under EU law, including the prohibition of inhuman and degrading treatment.

Masked Units, Weapons and Pushbacks at Sea

In another case near Rhodes, migrants reported being intercepted by masked men in unmarked boats. Shots were reportedly fired to intimidate them. People were beaten, some lost consciousness. They were then transferred back to official Coast Guard vessels. Even where evidence could not fully confirm every detail, the Fundamental Rights Office concluded that abuse was likely and consistent across testimonies.

 A Pattern of Obstruction

Across all four investigations, one element stands out: The consistent refusal of Greek authorities to cooperate. Key evidence was withheld. Identification of officers was not provided. Internal investigations lacked transparency or credibility. In one case, Frontex investigators were given only an 8-second video showing darkness. ⸻ This Is Not “Allegations” — This Is Evidence These findings confirm: • Violations of the prohibition of torture • Collective expulsions in breach of EU law • Systematic denial of the right to seek asylum • Exposure of people to persecution and imprisonment This is not border control. This is organized violence — documented, verified, and now confirmed by the EU’s own monitoring body.