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Tragic Channel crossing leaves two women dead; probe opened
world23 days ago

Tragic Channel crossing leaves two women dead; probe opened

Two women, about 20 years old, died when a boat carrying around 82 people attempting to cross the English Channel from France ran aground on a northern French beach; several others were injured and a Boulogne-sur-Mer prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation. The incident underscores ongoing migrant crossings and comes as UK-French efforts to curb small-boat arrivals continue under a £662m deal, with the Home Office stressing commitment to preventing perilous journeys.

via BBC|
#english-channel#migrant-deaths#migration
Court appearance after deadly Channel crossing leaves four migrants dead
world1 month ago

Court appearance after deadly Channel crossing leaves four migrants dead

A Sudanese national, Alnour Mohamed Ali, appeared at Folkestone Magistrates Court charged with endangering life after four migrants drowned while attempting to board a water taxi off Calais. He pleaded not guilty through an interpreter and was remanded to Canterbury Crown Court for 11 May. Investigations continue into how the boat was launched; 38 people were returned to France while 74 proceeded to the UK. The case comes amid broader UK border measures under the 2025 Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act, which creates an offense of endangering others at sea; more than 5,000 people have crossed the Channel by small boat this year.

via BBC|
#court-appearance#endangering-life#english-channel
Britain Eyes Unmanned Boats to Stop Russia’s Shadow Fleet in the Channel
defence3 months ago

Britain Eyes Unmanned Boats to Stop Russia’s Shadow Fleet in the Channel

A Sunday Times investigation finds Russia’s sanctioned oil is shipped through the English Channel by a vast, opaque 'shadow fleet', netting about £239bn since 2022; with many vessels flouting sanctions, Britain is weighing unmanned drone-boat patrols to shadow and seize tanker loads, and debates a broader maritime ban to curb this revenue while warning of spill risks.

via The Times|
#defence#english-channel#oil-tankers
"Daisy Ridley Shines in 'Young Woman and the Sea' Biopic"
movie-review2 years ago

"Daisy Ridley Shines in 'Young Woman and the Sea' Biopic"

"Young Woman And The Sea" is a Disney biopic directed by Joachim Ronning, starring Daisy Ridley as Trudy Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel in 1926. The film, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, highlights Ederle's perseverance and triumph over societal and physical challenges, featuring strong performances and impressive cinematography. The movie will have a limited theatrical release before streaming.

via Deadline|
#biopic#daisy-ridley#disney
Tragedy Strikes: 7-Year-Old Girl Dies as Boat Capsizes on English Channel Migrant Route
tragedy2 years ago

Tragedy Strikes: 7-Year-Old Girl Dies as Boat Capsizes on English Channel Migrant Route

A young girl died and several others were injured after a small boat capsized on the English Channel crossing route used by migrants hoping to reach Britain from France. The boat, carrying 16 people, was too small for the number of passengers, leading to the tragic incident. This comes after three people died in a similar attempt earlier in the week, highlighting the dangers faced by migrants making the perilous journey across the channel.

via ABC News|
#boat-capsizing#english-channel#france
Tragic Deaths in English Channel Migrant Crossing Attempt
tragedy-immigration2 years ago

Tragic Deaths in English Channel Migrant Crossing Attempt

A seven-year-old girl drowned after a small boat carrying 16 people capsized in the English Channel, marking the third fatal crossing attempt this year. The boat, which was not appropriately sized for the passengers, overturned in northern France, leading to the girl's tragic death. This incident adds to the rising number of channel crossings, with boat arrivals to the UK increasing significantly in recent years. The UK and France have signed a pact to address the issue, but challenges persist, including the arrest of people smugglers operating a sophisticated network.

via Al Jazeera English|
#english-channel#france#immigration
Tragedy Strikes: 7-Year-Old Girl Dies as Boat Capsizes in English Channel
tragedy2 years ago

Tragedy Strikes: 7-Year-Old Girl Dies as Boat Capsizes in English Channel

A seven-year-old girl has died and several others were hospitalized after a small boat carrying 16 migrants capsized near Dunkirk in northern France. Officials believe the boat was not suitable for the number of people on board and may have been stolen. This incident follows a series of tragedies in the English Channel, with three migrants dying on Wednesday and a total of 249 people being rescued throughout the day. Home Office figures show that over 2,000 migrants have arrived in the UK so far this year.

via BBC.com|
#capsizing#dunkirk#english-channel
Europol Dismantles Multiple Migrant Smuggling Rings in Europe
crime-and-law-enforcement2 years ago

Europol Dismantles Multiple Migrant Smuggling Rings in Europe

German, French, and Belgian police have arrested 19 people, including five leaders, in connection with a smuggling gang that operated in the English Channel, capable of sending eight vessels to the UK daily. The gang, comprised of Iraqi and Syrian nationals of Kurdish origin, obtained boats from China via Turkey and operated from Germany, crammed up to 55 people into a boat designed for 10, and charged between €1,000 and €3,000 for a place. The operation, described as "highly professional" by Europol, is linked to at least 55 crossings, and investigations into financial and money laundering activities are ongoing.

via BBC.com|
#crime-and-law-enforcement#english-channel#europol
"Dinghy Pilot Convicted of Manslaughter in Channel Migrant Deaths"
crime2 years ago

"Dinghy Pilot Convicted of Manslaughter in Channel Migrant Deaths"

Ibrahima Bah, a Senegalese migrant, has been found guilty of the manslaughter of four migrants who drowned in the English Channel while he piloted a boat in December 2022. Bah, who had claimed he was forced by violent smugglers to make the journey, was also found guilty of facilitating a breach of immigration law. The court heard that the boat was not seaworthy and lacked safety equipment, and Bah continued the crossing even after signs the boat was deflating. He will be sentenced on Friday.

via BBC.com|
#crime#english-channel#ibrahima-bah