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Asylum Seekers Hunger Strike Against Controversial Deportation Deal

11/30/2025

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Thirty asylum seekers in UK detention began a hunger strike to protest deportation to France under the 'one-in, one-out' deal.
The 'one-in, one-out' deal aims to reduce Channel crossings.
Two deported individuals returned to the UK shortly after deportation.
Smuggling networks have adapted boats to carry more passengers.
The International Organization for Migration highlights underreported fatalities during these crossings.

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Story summary

Thirty asylum seekers in UK detention began a hunger strike to protest deportation to France under the 'one-in, one-out' deal.
The 'one-in, one-out' deal aims to reduce Channel crossings.
Two deported individuals returned to the UK shortly after deportation.
Smuggling networks have adapted boats to carry more passengers.
The International Organization for Migration highlights underreported fatalities during these crossings.