"It never stops," Guy Allemend, the mayor of Sangette, told French newswire Agence France-Presse. "It's crossing after crossing, without any letup." This illustrates the relentless nature of migrant attempts across the Channel.
Stricter immigration policies and fortified border controls have left many migrants fleeing war, poverty and persecution with few options but to turn to people-smuggling networks and unsafe methods of travel. The increasing danger is evident.
The English Channel, though only 21 miles wide at its narrowest point, has become one of the deadliest routes for migrants seeking to reach the U.K. The treacherous conditions are a severe risk.
At least 77 migrants have died or gone missing in the Channel since January, making 2024 the deadliest year on record for such crossings. This highlights the growing humanitarian crisis.
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