Ligue des droits de l'homme

The Ligue des droits de l'homme (LDH), or League of Human Rights, is a French organization dedicated to defending human rights and civil liberties. It is currently newsworthy due to its successful effort in initiating a judicial investigation in France against Fabrice Leggeri, the former director of Frontex (the European Border and Coast Guard Agency). The LDH filed a complaint that prompted the investigation into Leggeri's alleged complicity in crimes against humanity and torture related to the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean. This marks the first time French justice will examine the role of a former Frontex leader in the migrant tragedy. The LDH's action highlights its ongoing commitment to holding individuals accountable for human rights violations, particularly in the context of migration and border control policies, and underscores its significance as a watchdog organization in France.