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English Channel migrant crossings result in deaths and UK protests

English Channel migrant crossing Gosport protests small boat arrivals Pas-de-Calais

A series of migrant crossings in the English Channel has resulted in fatalities and civil unrest. Off the coast of Berck, France, two men died during a crossing attempt in an overcrowded vessel. Two women were also hospitalized with severe burns caused by contact with fuel on the boat.

In the United Kingdom, approximately 149 migrants were brought ashore in Gosport, Hampshire, after being intercepted by RNLI and French rescue vessels. The arrival triggered significant anti-migrant protests, leading to scuffles with police and the deployment of dispersal orders. Twelve people were arrested during the demonstrations, which included reports of flares being used.

Authorities noted that this is the third such crossing toward the south coast in a month. Since the beginning of the year, at least 24 migrants have died in the Channel.

Entities

Berck · Border Security Command · French coastguard · Gosport · HM Coastguard · Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary · Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary · Home Office · Marine Nationale · RNLI

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UK police arrest 12 after anti-migrant protest in southern England - [dailymeezan.com]
Manche : deux migrants meurent lors d’une traversée clandestine au large de Berck, deux femmes brûlées - Police & Réalités [policeetrealites.com]
Policing Locals To Enable Invasion | UK Police Clear Streets Of Entire Town So Migrant Boat Can Offload [www.truth11.com]
Un canot surchargé, deux vies de plus englouties au large de Berck [lesinguliersete.fr]
Tentative de traversée à Berck : neuf migrants secourus par hélicoptère [www.nordlittoral.fr]
Gosport, the anti-migrant flashpoint pleading not to become a permanent problem [inews.co.uk]
Protesters Scuffle With Police as Migrants Brought Ashore on South Coast - American Renaissance [www.amren.com]
Twelve people arrested after anti-migrant protest engulfs seaside town amid 150-strong small boat arrival [www.gbnews.com]
La llegada de una lancha con migrantes desata protestas y detenciones en Inglaterra (VIDEOS) [actualidad-rt.com]
Protesters gather as migrants brought ashore at Gosport [www.bbc.co.uk]
THIRD ILLEGAL MIGRANT BOAT HEADING FOR ISLE OF WIGHT – LOCAL LIFEBOATS LAUNCHED [www.islandecho.co.uk]
Migranci płynęli przeładowaną łodzią. 20 wypadło za burtę, tragedia na kanale La Manche [www.polsatnews.pl]
Migrations : deux nouveaux morts dans une tentative de traversée de la Manche [www.la-croix.com]
Protesters clash with police as migrants arrive in Gosport on RNLI boats [www.standard.co.uk]
UK authorities prepare as migrant dinghy heads for south coast from Normandy [www.independent.co.uk]