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Europe Grapples With Migration Crisis Amid Tragedies

Recent tragic incidents in the English Channel, Tunisia, and Cyprus highlight challenges in managing migration flows in Europe. Learn more about the ongoin...

From Bulgaria To The English Channel: Tracing Trafficked Migrant Boats

The Kapitan Andreevo border post, one of the busiest in Europe, is more than 150 kilometres (90 miles) from the nearest sea, but Bulgarian customs officer Georgi Gospodinov is on the lookout for dinghies.

International Business Times · Apr 8, 2024

Man whose family drowned in Channel boat disaster sues French state for damages

Campaign groups for migrants' rights have revealed that an Ethiopian man whose wife and two children were among 27 people who drowned in 2021 when their boat capsized in the English Channel had filed a complaint for damages.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 16, 2024

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Over 1,000 Indians crossed into UK illegally, over 5,000 applied for asylum in 2023: Data

Surge in Indian migrants crossing English Channel to U.K. for jobs and asylum sparks political debate.

The Hindu · Mar 6, 2024

Daisy Ridley Stars In Inspiring True Story Young Woman And The Sea

Daisy Ridley stars in 'Young Woman and the Sea,' a film depicting Trudy Ederle's groundbreaking swim across the English Channel and its impact on women in ...

OPINION - The Houthis could inspire a new wave of piracy — and the English Channel makes us uniquely vulnerable

“Well, we didn’t see that one coming — the Houthis took us all by surprise,” a distinguished former security official muttered to me this week. In just under four months the Houthis have attacked 57 vessels in and around the Red Sea. They have disrupted waterways carrying 15 per cent…

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2024

Three people feared dead after small boats 'incident' in English Channel

One person has died and two people are missing after a small boat incident in the English Channel, the French coastguard has confirmed

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2024

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Five migrants die while attempting to cross Channel to reach UK

Five migrants have died while attempting to cross the English Channel to reach the UK.

Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2024

UK Not Supplying Migrant Boats Information to France Says French Audit Report

A recent report, published by a French audit organisation, accused the UK government of supplying un-crosschecked patchy information, which prevented France from stopping migrant boats across the English Channel.

International Business Times UK · Jan 5, 2024

UK accused of not doing enough to stop Channel migrant crossings

The United Kingdom is not sufficiently coordinating with French efforts to reduce the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats, a French report alleges. Britain has disputed the claims.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 5, 2024

The UK is not cooperating enough to curb migrant crossings of the Channel, a French report says

A French report says the United Kingdom is not sufficiently coordinating with France in efforts to reduce the number of migrants illegally crossing the English Channel in small boats

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024

Migrant dies and another is in critical condition after boat partially deflates in English Channel

One person died Friday and another is in critical condition after a boat carrying more than 60 migrants got into difficulty as it attempted to make the dangerous crossing across the English Channel from France

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023

One dead, others missing as boat carrying migrants capsizes in the English Channel

One person was drowned and another seriously hurt overnight from Thursday to Friday when a boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach the English coast capsized in the Channel, French maritime authorities said.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 15, 2023

One dead and another fighting for life after small boat carrying 66 migrants sinks in Channel

No 10 says woman’s death is ‘stark reminder’ of the importance of Sunak’s stop the boats plan

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023

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The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023

‘My brother’s dreams of being a footballer ended in the English Channel’

A crossing in November 2021 resulted in the deaths of at least 27 people after the inflatable boat they were in capsized.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

Refugee who came to UK on boat says Rwanda policy is ‘like a hamster wheel’

Kaveh Khezri crossed the English Channel on a boat with 38 people on board.

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023

Braverman says ‘huge amount to learn’ from Greece on migrant deterrence

But the Home Secretary said there is no suggestion the UK could use push-back tactics on migrant boats in the English Channel.

The Times of India · Oct 25, 2023

This 8000-year-old city was discovered at the bottom of English Channel

Have you ever wondered what lies concealed in the depths of the English Channel? Deep-sea divers certainly do, as they primarily dive deep into the sea and are aware of the formidable challenges that are posed by its waters and formidable tides.

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WEKU · Oct 7, 2023

U.K. Supreme Court to weigh legality of plan to deport migrants to Rwanda

To discourage migrants, the U.K. wants to deport to Rwanda some who arrive by boat without a visa. Human rights groups have sued, and the Supreme Court will begin hearing arguments on Oct. 9.

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023

Cleverly tells UK’s ambassadors to do ‘even more’ to help stop smuggling gangs

The Foreign Secretary said he written to all the country’s ambassadors and high commissioners.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

Teenagers eyeing glory as they take on English Channel crossing relay

Six 13 to 15-year-olds from Watford Swimming Club are to take on the 21-mile crossing.

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2023

Man who posed for selfies as he piloted ‘flimsy’ small boat with 50 migrants on board is jailed

Reda Hamoud Abdurabou took charge of the small boat while trying to cross the English Channel

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

Man who posed for selfies as he piloted ‘flimsy’ migrant dinghy is jailed

Egyptian Reda Hamoud Abdurabou, 25, took charge of the small boat while trying to cross the English Channel in July 2022

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023

Small boat migrant arrivals top 25,000 since start of Sunak premiership

Labour accused the Prime Minister of failing to get a grip on the migrant crisis in the English Channel.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 17, 2023

France charges four over migrant boat tragedy in English Channel

French prosecutors have charged four suspects, two Iraqis and two Sudanese, with involuntary manslaughter over the deaths of at least six migrants whose boat sank in the English Channel last weekend.

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