Five Migrants Die Attempting Channel Crossing From France To Britain
8 months ago

Five Migrants Die Attempting Channel Crossing From France To Britain

News 18  

At least five migrants, including a child, died overnight trying to cross the Channel from France to Britain on their overcrowded small boat, local authorities said. On March 3, a seven-year-old Iraqi girl named Rola drowned in the capsizing of an overcrowded migrant boat in the Aa canal, around 30 kilometres inland from France’s northern coast. British officials processed 5,373 migrants landing on the shores of southeast England in the first three months of this year after crossing the Channel in small vessels, the British interior ministry says. “This government is doing everything we can to end this trade, stop the boats and ultimately break the business model of the evil people smuggling gangs, so they no longer put lives at risk.” The news of the latest migrant deaths comes after controversial UK government plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda cleared a final hurdle in parliament on Monday.

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Women and children among latest arrivals on small boats crossing Channel
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Women and children among latest arrivals on small boats crossing Channel

The Independent  

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Two more bodies are found in the Channel, bringing this week's death toll to six - as more than 50 migrants are rescued amid warnings about 'growing' people-smuggling threat
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Two more bodies are found in the Channel, bringing this week's death toll to six - as more than 50 migrants are rescued amid warnings about 'growing' people-smuggling threat

Daily Mail  

Two more bodies have today been found in the English Channel, bringing this week's migrant death toll to six, after authorities said earlier today that four migrants were found dead in the sea. Two more bodies have today been found in the English Channel, bringing this week's migrant death toll to six A group of people thought to be migrants …

Four migrants die in the Channel with body found floating off the coast of Dover and another washed up on French beach
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Four migrants die in the Channel with body found floating off the coast of Dover and another washed up on French beach

Daily Mail  

Four migrants have died while attempting to cross the English Channel this week, authorities say. It comes as a Border Force boat carrying a group of migrants could be seen arriving at the Port of Dover today, following a large operation in the Channel involving both British and French authorities. A group of people thought to be migrants are brought …

French maritime authorities report 2 migrant deaths in English Channel
2 months ago

French maritime authorities report 2 migrant deaths in English Channel

The Independent  

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Nearly 500 migrants cross English Channel in one day as nine boats make it to UK with numbers up on this time last year
2 months, 1 week ago

Nearly 500 migrants cross English Channel in one day as nine boats make it to UK with numbers up on this time last year

Daily Mail  

Nearly 500 migrants have made the crossing of the Channel to the UK in one day. According to Home Office figures, a total of 471 people arrived in nine boats on Saturday October 12, following 142 in two boats on Friday. Nearly 500 migrants have made the crossing of the Channel to the UK in one day According to Home …

Nearly 1,000 migrants cross the English Channel in small boats on the busiest day in two years as four people die trying to make the journey
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nearly 1,000 migrants cross the English Channel in small boats on the busiest day in two years as four people die trying to make the journey

Daily Mail  

Nearly 1,000 migrants crossed the English Channel in small boats on Saturday - the highest total in a single day for almost two years. A total of 973 migrants in 17 small boats crossed the English Channel to the UK on Saturday - as four people died making the journey. A total of 973 migrants in 17 small boats crossed …

Attempts to cross the English Channel on small boats leave 4 migrants, including a child, dead
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Attempts to cross the English Channel on small boats leave 4 migrants, including a child, dead

The Independent  

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Channel migrants will be housed in hotels at the taxpayers' expense 'for three more years'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Channel migrants will be housed in hotels at the taxpayers' expense 'for three more years'

Daily Mail  

Channel migrants will be housed in hotels at the taxpayers' expense for up to three more years, it was reported last night. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper privately believes the backlog will take more time than initially expected to work through, with a knock-on effect on closing migrant hotels, the Times reported. A group of people thought to be migrants leave …

More dead as migrant boat goes down in Channel
3 months, 1 week ago

More dead as migrant boat goes down in Channel

China Daily  

Migrants on an inflatable dinghy attempt to cross the English Channel to reach Britain, on the beach of the Slack dunes in Wimereux, France on Sept 4, 2024. French officials say at least eight people died on Saturday night when a boat sank off the coast of the Pas-de-Calais region in the north of France, attempting to cross the English …

A least 8 people have died trying to cross the English Channel, French authorities say
3 months, 1 week ago

A least 8 people have died trying to cross the English Channel, French authorities say

The Hindu  

At least eight people died during a failed attempt to cross the English Channel from northern France, French maritime authorities said on Sunday. A French rescue ship was deployed to the area and rescue services offered medical assistance to 53 migrants on the beach, a statement from the French maritime authorities in charge of the Channel and the North Sea …

Eight migrants die in tragic Channel crossing near French coast
3 months, 1 week ago

Eight migrants die in tragic Channel crossing near French coast

New Indian Express  

FRANCE: Eight migrants died early Sunday when their overcrowded vessel capsized while trying to cross the Channel from France to England, French authorities said, less than two weeks after the deadliest such disaster this year. The latest tragedy means 46 migrants have lost their lives attempting to reach England from France so far this year, a regional official said, up …

Eight died while attempting to cross English Channel from France
3 months, 1 week ago

Eight died while attempting to cross English Channel from France

China Daily  

Migrants on an inflatable dinghy attempt to cross the English Channel to reach Britain, on the beach of the Slack dunes in Wimereux, France, Sept 4, 2024. PARIS -- Eight migrants died while attempting to cross the English Channel from France between Saturday night and Sunday morning, France's Maritime Prefecture of the Channel and the North Sea said on Sunday. …

12 migrants perish crossing Channel
3 months, 2 weeks ago

12 migrants perish crossing Channel

China Daily  

Migrants on an inflatable dinghy attempt to cross the English Channel to reach Britain, on the beach of the Slack dunes in Wimereux, France, September 4, 2024. A boat carrying migrants from Cap Gris-Nez in France, around 34 kilometers from the English port of Dover, "ripped open" according to French coastguards. France's Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin called it a "terrible …

12 migrants perish crossing Channel
3 months, 2 weeks ago

12 migrants perish crossing Channel

China Daily  

By Julian Shea in London | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-09-05 06:33 Migrants on an inflatable dinghy attempt to cross the English Channel to reach Britain, on the beach of the Slack dunes in Wimereux, France, September 4, 2024. A boat carrying migrants from Cap Gris-Nez in France, around 34 kilometers from the English port of Dover, "ripped open" according to …

12 migrants perish crossing Channel
3 months, 2 weeks ago

12 migrants perish crossing Channel

China Daily  

Migrants on an inflatable dinghy attempt to cross the English Channel to reach Britain, on the beach of the Slack dunes in Wimereux, France, September 4, 2024. A boat carrying migrants from Cap Gris-Nez in France, around 34 kilometers from the English port of Dover, "ripped open" according to French coastguards. France's Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin called it a "terrible …

Migrant boat seen trying to make crossing of English Channel a day after 12 people died
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Migrant boat seen trying to make crossing of English Channel a day after 12 people died

The Independent  

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At least 12 dead after migrant boat capsizes in English Channel, says French interior minister
3 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 12 dead after migrant boat capsizes in English Channel, says French interior minister

ABC  

At least 12 people have died after a boat carrying migrants capsized in the English Channel on its way to Britain, French interior minister Gérald Darmanin said on Tuesday in a post on X, adding that two other people were still missing. "Unfortunately, the bottom of the boat ripped open," said Olivier Barbarin, mayor of Le Portel near the fishing …

France: 13 killed as boat with 50 migrants capsizes in English Channel, massive rescue operation on – India TV
3 months, 3 weeks ago

France: 13 killed as boat with 50 migrants capsizes in English Channel, massive rescue operation on – India TV

India TV News  

At least 13 migrants died on Tuesday after the vessel with 50 people on board capsized on its way across the Channel from France to Britain, La Voix du Nord newspaper reported. In a sign of the severity of the situation, CNews television said outgoing French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin was expected on-site, near the town of Boulogne-sur-Mer, later in …

Boat carrying 60 migrants ‘seconds from sinking’ in Channel crossing
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Boat carrying 60 migrants ‘seconds from sinking’ in Channel crossing

The Telegraph  

Some 1,035 have arrived in three days this week from Tuesday to Thursday, with most of the boats carrying 60 or more migrants. Witnesses said the group on Friday morning – which included freezing cold children aged three – were “hanging on for dear life”. Cramped conditions Drone photos and footage show the incredibly cramped conditions on board the boat, …

Smugglers cram three times as many people on Channel migrant boats
4 months ago

Smugglers cram three times as many people on Channel migrant boats

The Telegraph  

On July 28, a woman died aboard a small boat carrying more than 70 migrants after it got into difficulty crossing the Channel. The migrants at first refused to be helped by the French rescue vessel but, at around 1am the next day, they called for assistance after five people fell into the water. The largest number of crossings in …

Almost 500 migrants cross the English Channel in a single day
4 months ago

Almost 500 migrants cross the English Channel in a single day

Daily Mail  

Almost 500 migrants crossed the Channel in nine small boats on Saturday. Shadow Home Secretary James Cleverly said: 'When Labour ditched our deterrent they sent a dangerous signal to people smugglers that they were not willing to take tough action to control our borders – and the smugglers are reaping the benefits.' The Home Office said last night: 'The new …

Two migrants dead after small boat carrying more than 50 people got into difficulty in the English Channel
4 months, 1 week ago

Two migrants dead after small boat carrying more than 50 people got into difficulty in the English Channel

Daily Mail  

Two migrants have died after an inflated dinghy carrying dozens of people got into difficulty in the English Channel while trying to make the crossing from France. Two migrants have died after a dinghy carrying dozens of people got into difficulty in the English Channel. A Home Office spokesperson added: 'We can confirm there has been a tragic incident in …

Migrants refuse rescue as one dies on cross-Channel bid
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Migrants refuse rescue as one dies on cross-Channel bid

Hindustan Times  

A migrant on an overcrowded boat died on Sunday trying to cross the Channel from France to Britain but authorities said dozens on the crammed vessel refused to be rescued and carried on with the hazardous journey. Migrants refuse rescue as one dies on cross-Channel bid It was the seventh migrant death in the Channel since July 12 and the …

More than a dozen migrants dead, 150 missing after their boat capsizes on way to Europe
4 months, 4 weeks ago

More than a dozen migrants dead, 150 missing after their boat capsizes on way to Europe

LA Times  

More than a dozen migrants died and at least 150 others are missing after their boat capsized off Mauritania on their way to Europe, the International Organization for Migration said, triggering a frantic search-and-rescue operation. There were 300 migrants on the boat that capsized on Monday near the Mauritanian capital, Nouakchott, and 120 have been rescued by the Mauritanian Coast …

Border Force returns Channel migrants to France for first time
5 months ago

Border Force returns Channel migrants to France for first time

The Independent  

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Migrant dies and 71 others rescued in English Channel, French coastguard says
5 months ago

Migrant dies and 71 others rescued in English Channel, French coastguard says

The Independent  

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4 migrants die while attempting to cross the English Channel from northern France
5 months, 1 week ago

4 migrants die while attempting to cross the English Channel from northern France

Associated Press  

PARIS — Four migrants have died while trying to cross the English Channel on an inflatable boat from France to the U.K., French authorities said Friday. Migrants trying to reach the U.K. risk drowning as they try to cross the busy English Channel, often aboard crowded, unseaworthy boats. “Setting sail in an overloaded boat, with particularly unfavourable weather conditions like …

At least 11 dead, several migrants missing in two shipwrecks off Italy
6 months ago

At least 11 dead, several migrants missing in two shipwrecks off Italy

The Hindu  

Sixty-four people were missing in the Mediterranean Sea and several were rescued after their ship wrecked off Italy's southern coast on Monday, United Nations' agencies said in a statement. In a separate shipwreck, rescue workers evacuated dozens of suspected migrants but found 10 bodies trapped below the deck of a wooden boat off Italy’s tiny Lampedusa island, the German aid …

64 people missing and many rescued from 2 shipwrecks off Italy. At least 11 have died
6 months, 1 week ago

64 people missing and many rescued from 2 shipwrecks off Italy. At least 11 have died

Associated Press  

ROME — Sixty-four people were missing in the Mediterranean Sea and several were rescued after their ship wrecked off Italy’s southern coast Monday, United Nations’ agencies said in a statement. In a separate shipwreck, rescue workers evacuated dozens of suspected migrants but found 10 bodies trapped below the deck of a wooden boat off Italy’s tiny Lampedusa island, the German …

Around 80 migrants rescued in English Channel after making risky crossing from France in small boat
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Around 80 migrants rescued in English Channel after making risky crossing from France in small boat

Associated Press  

LONDON — Around 80 migrants were rescued at sea by British authorities on Thursday after a small boat got into difficulty while crossing the English Channel from France. The issue of how to stop migrants making the dangerous crossing across the Channel is one of the main issues during Britain’s general election campaign. The Home Office said 34 people made …

People smugglers 'take advantage' of D-Day anniversary: 80 migrants including a baby are rescued from capsized dinghy in the Channel as perilous crossings are launched while world leaders attend histo
6 months, 2 weeks ago

People smugglers 'take advantage' of D-Day anniversary: 80 migrants including a baby are rescued from capsized dinghy in the Channel as perilous crossings are launched while world leaders attend histo

Daily Mail  

People smugglers were today accused of taking advantage of D-Day commemorations after launching perilous crossings while world leaders attended historic events along the French coast. Defender, as well as Border Force vessel Ranger, have since been spotted at the immigration processing centre in the Western docks at the Port of Dover, Kent A group of migrants spotted on Gravelines Beach, …

Migrants accuse French police of forcing them into Channel crossings as numbers hit new record
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Migrants accuse French police of forcing them into Channel crossings as numbers hit new record

The Independent  

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Children being used by migrants as 'human shields' on French beaches to stop police reaching their boats, Border Force official claims
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Children being used by migrants as 'human shields' on French beaches to stop police reaching their boats, Border Force official claims

Daily Mail  

Children are being used by migrants as 'human shields' on French beaches to stop police reaching their boats, a Border Force official has claimed. Nearly 121,000 migrants have now been intercepted crossing the English Channel in small boats since 2018, with 6,667 migrants having crossed so far this year, according to official data Ms Heginbottom added: 'We're working very closely …

How many migrants have died trying to cross English Channel after five lives are lost in one day
7 months, 4 weeks ago

How many migrants have died trying to cross English Channel after five lives are lost in one day

The Independent  

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Some of the five migrants killed trying to get to Britain were CRUSHED to death on board the tiny boat: French investigators say some victims suffocated while others drowned
8 months ago

Some of the five migrants killed trying to get to Britain were CRUSHED to death on board the tiny boat: French investigators say some victims suffocated while others drowned

Daily Mail  

Five migrants trying to get to Britain on a small boat suffocated due to the mass of people already on board, French investigators have said. The scene in northern France as migrants try to board boats Once the migrants were in the boat, the officers said there was nothing more they could do A dingy crammed with migrants was seen …

Child among five migrants dead and 47 rescued in English Channel hours after Rwanda bill passed
8 months ago

Child among five migrants dead and 47 rescued in English Channel hours after Rwanda bill passed

The Independent  

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More deaths in the English Channel underscore risks for migrants despite UK efforts to stem the tide
8 months ago

More deaths in the English Channel underscore risks for migrants despite UK efforts to stem the tide

Associated Press  

LONDON — Five more people died in the English Channel on Tuesday, underscoring the risks of crossing one of the world’s busiest sea lanes in overloaded inflatable boats just hours after British lawmakers approved a controversial migrant bill to stop the traffic. “That’s why, for matters of compassion more than anything else, we must actually break this business model and …

5 migrants die while crossing the English Channel hours after the UK approved a deportation bill
8 months ago

5 migrants die while crossing the English Channel hours after the UK approved a deportation bill

Associated Press  

PARIS — Five people, including a child, died while trying to cross the English Channel from France to the U.K., French authorities said Tuesday, just hours after the British government approved a migrant bill to deport some of those who entered the country illegally to Rwanda. The prefecture responsible for the north of France said in a statement authorities spotted …

Five people die in attempt to cross English Channel to the UK
8 months ago

Five people die in attempt to cross English Channel to the UK

Al Jazeera  

Child among the dead hours after the British government approves a bill to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda. Five asylum seekers, including a child, have died while crossing the English Channel from France to Britain in an overcrowded small boat, just hours after the British government approved a bill to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda. We deplore the …

English Channel deaths underscore risks for migrants despite U.K. efforts
8 months ago

English Channel deaths underscore risks for migrants despite U.K. efforts

LA Times  

A vessel lands in Dover, Kent, on Tuesday after a group of migrants was rescued from a stranded boat. Five more people died in the English Channel on Tuesday, underscoring the risks of crossing one of the world’s busiest sea lanes in overloaded inflatable boats, just hours after British lawmakers approved a controversial bill to stop the traffic. “That’s why, …

Almost 5,000 migrants have crossed the Channel in 2024
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Almost 5,000 migrants have crossed the Channel in 2024

The Independent  

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Dozens of migrants are brought to shore by Border Force in Dover after an overloaded boat was seen motoring away from the French coastguard off Calais
9 months ago

Dozens of migrants are brought to shore by Border Force in Dover after an overloaded boat was seen motoring away from the French coastguard off Calais

Daily Mail  

Dozens of migrants were brought to shore by a Border Force vessel in Dover this morning. Border Force Ranger escort 50 migrants into Dover Docks, Kent, earlier today At around 8am this morning, the Border Force vessel brought in the group of mainly men to shore, who were seen on a gangway at the immigration processing centre at the Port …

Girl, 7, drowns as migrants attempt to cross Channel to UK
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Girl, 7, drowns as migrants attempt to cross Channel to UK

The Independent  

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Migrants feared dead as small boat gets into difficulty in Channel
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Migrants feared dead as small boat gets into difficulty in Channel

The Independent  

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Major search and rescue operation is launched in the Channel after 'three bodies' are pulled from the sea
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Major search and rescue operation is launched in the Channel after 'three bodies' are pulled from the sea

Daily Mail  

Three migrants have died trying to cross the English Channel after their boat got into difficulty. Pictured: A Border Force Defender escort in Dover Dozens of migrants have been brought ashore today at the Port of Dover - after battling thick fog to get across the Channel A UK Government spokesperson said: 'We can confirm there has been an incident …

5 migrants killed in another tragedy on perilous sea crossing from France to Britain
11 months, 1 week ago

5 migrants killed in another tragedy on perilous sea crossing from France to Britain

Associated Press  

PARIS — Five people were found dead Sunday in another maritime drama involving migrants trying to cross the dangerous English Channel from northern France, authorities said. The boat carrying migrants was spotted early Sunday in difficulty off a beach in the French coastal village of Wimereux, according to the French maritime authorities for the English Channel and North Sea. The …

Five migrants die in first known Channel crossing deaths of the year
11 months, 1 week ago

Five migrants die in first known Channel crossing deaths of the year

The Telegraph  

Five migrants have died and a sixth in critical condition after trying to reach Britain from northern France despite freezing temperatures, the French maritime authority said. Lord Cameron, the Foreign Secretary, said the “heartbreaking” deaths of five migrants as they tried to cross the English Channel showed “we’ve got to stop the boats”. “But it just shows we’ve got to …

Migrant crossings of English Channel declined by more than a third in 2023, UK government says
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Migrant crossings of English Channel declined by more than a third in 2023, UK government says

Associated Press  

LONDON — The number of migrants crossing the English Channel in 2023 fell by more than a third from the previous year, marking the first decline since current record-keeping began, the British government said. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made “stop the boats” one of his top priorities as his conservative government has pushed strict immigration laws to curb the …

Nine boats carrying 537 people intercepted crossing English Channel
1 year, 2 months ago

Nine boats carrying 537 people intercepted crossing English Channel

The Independent  

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