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Deported Migrants Risk Lives to Re-enter UK Amid Support Issues

10/30/2025

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Migrants Seek Reentry

Migrants deported to France under Labour's 'one-in, one-out' scheme are trying to return to the UK, saying France provides insufficient support.
Two migrants, Abdul and Ali, say they face homelessness and persecution and would again try to cross the Channel, arguing returning home would be life-threatening.
An Iranian man deported recently re-entered the UK via a small boat 29 days later, raising concerns about the returns deal.

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Kebatu's Mistaken Release

Hadush Kebatu, a convicted child sex offender, was mistakenly released after arriving by small boat in the United Kingdom.
He received £500 in public funds upon deportation to Ethiopia.
Kebatu assaulted a 14-year-old girl and a woman shortly after arriving.
The wrongful release sparked public outrage and protests, highlighting failures in immigration and criminal justice systems.
An inquiry has been launched and a discharging manager has been suspended.

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Migrants Seek Reentry

Migrants deported to France under Labour's 'one-in, one-out' scheme are trying to return to the UK, saying France provides insufficient support.
Two migrants, Abdul and Ali, say they face homelessness and persecution and would again try to cross the Channel, arguing returning home would be life-threatening.
An Iranian man deported recently re-entered the UK via a small boat 29 days later, raising concerns about the returns deal.

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