The UK Home Office is initiating an advertising campaign in Iraq to discourage people from making perilous crossings of the English Channel in small boats. This follows similar efforts in countries such as Albania and Vietnam. With rising figures indicating 592 migrants crossed the Channel in one day, UK officials are promoting real stories of migrants who faced danger and deceit. However, the Refugee Council believes such campaigns may not effectively dissuade those fleeing persecution. The effort is aimed at dismantling misinformation from criminal gangs and increasing international cooperation to combat trafficking.
The Home Office's new advertising campaign in Iraq aims to deter migrants from crossing the English Channel, counteracting the messages of 'ruthless criminal gangs' exploiting people.
Minister Dame Angela Eagle indicated that the campaign exposes the dangerous lies perpetuated by criminal organizations, emphasizing the testimonies of individuals victimized by their schemes.
Despite advertising efforts, the Refugee Council believes that those fleeing severe persecution may not be swayed by social media messages designed to deter migration.
The campaign initially targets the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq, with advertisements featuring real-life harrowing accounts of migrants risking their lives on dangerous crossings.
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