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French Groups Slam UK for Inaction on Migrant Harassment

12/9/2025

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Nine French organizations condemned the United Kingdom and French governments for inaction against Raise the Colours, a group harassing migrants and searching for boats in northern France.
The U.K. Home Office urged groups not to take the law into their own hands.
French organizations accused authorities of normalizing violent practices against migrants.
The Home Office acknowledged frustrations over boat crossings.
France plans to enhance its maritime operations to intercept boats.

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Nine French organizations condemned the United Kingdom and French governments for inaction against Raise the Colours, a group harassing migrants and searching for boats in northern France.
The U.K. Home Office urged groups not to take the law into their own hands.
French organizations accused authorities of normalizing violent practices against migrants.
The Home Office acknowledged frustrations over boat crossings.
France plans to enhance its maritime operations to intercept boats.