Police Violence Against Migrants Up 40%, Charities Warn
#BorderViolence #ChannelCrossingsCharities report police violence at the UK-France border surged 40%, with women and children facing tear gas and injuries. They urge safe asylum routes, linking repression to overcrowding and deaths. read more
Migrants attack French police in Channel interception video
#MigrantCrisis #ChannelCrossingsFootage shows migrants attacking French police intercepting a small boat launch, prompting officers to spray Pava and slash the vessel. UK-France efforts have stopped 185 crossings, with crossings down 43% this year. read more
Channel Migrant Boat Sinks, Four Dead Amid UK-France Row
#ChannelCrossings #MigrantCrisisFour migrants died when their dinghy sank off France, amid UK-France disputes over intercepting Channel crossings. Nearly 80 were rescued. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and dangers of the perilous small boat route. read more
#MigrantCrisis #ChannelCrossings
French police are pushing migrants in northern France towards attempting dangerous Channel crossings due to increased aggression, leading to a record 711 arrivals in one day. A £500 million British funding for French police equipment has intensified policing on the beaches, leading migrants to take riskier routes. read more