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Refugee testimony challenges Frontex's 'saving lives' claim

Original: (from front-LEX) "Frontex says it is 'saving lives'. But listen to David Yambio, speaking about the applicant’s reality

David Yambio, a refugee who says he was pulled back to Libya, speaks about the reality facing asylum applicants in the case FM v. Frontex, directly contradicting the agency's claim that it is 'saving lives'. His comments, circulated via the project front-LEX, accuse Frontex officers and its Executive Director of empty commitments while people are returned to danger.

Why now: Ongoing scrutiny of Frontex's role in alleged pushbacks and the FM v. Frontex court case has reignited debate over the agency's accountability.

FrontexDavid YambioLibyafront-LEX

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• (from front-LEX) "Frontex says it is 'saving lives'. But listen to David Yambio, speaking about the applicant’s reality in FM v. Frontex and about his own experience of being pulled back to Libya: 'Frontex officers or the Executive Director saying, "We are very committed to… · AFA@todon.nl · 15

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