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French Police Burst Migrant Boats Amid Channel Surge

7/4/2025

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Police Intercept Migrants

French police took decisive action at a Boulogne beach, puncturing an inflatable boat filled with migrants trying to reach the UK across the English Channel. This bold move signals a change in strategy as migrant crossings surge. While new measures may enable police to intercept boats at sea, doubts linger about their safety and impact.

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Asylum Seeker Arrives

An Afghan asylum seeker, deemed a minor despite looking older, finally reached the UK after several unsuccessful attempts. The abrupt termination of two asylum schemes for Afghans by the UK government has sparked concerns over rising illegal crossings. Activists warn this move endangers vulnerable lives and further burdens an already strained asylum system.

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Police Intercept Migrants

French police took decisive action at a Boulogne beach, puncturing an inflatable boat filled with migrants trying to reach the UK across the English Channel. This bold move signals a change in strategy as migrant crossings surge. While new measures may enable police to intercept boats at sea, doubts linger about their safety and impact.

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