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North Macedonia is a transit country for migrants hoping to reach Western Europe from Greece.
Asylum is rarely granted in the small country; those who apply are often vulnerable people, hoping to have a few weeks of peace before they go back on the road.
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Asylum is rarely granted in the small country; those who apply are often vulnerable people, hoping to have a few weeks of peace before they go back on the road.
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North Macedonia: A stopover for vulnerable migrants on their way to western Europe (1/3)
North Macedonia is a transit country for migrants coming from Greece hoping to reach Western Europe. Asylum is rarely granted in this small, non-EU country, and it's mostly vulnerable persons like the...
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November 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
North Macedonia is a transit country for migrants hoping to reach Western Europe from Greece.
Asylum is rarely granted in the small country; those who apply are often vulnerable people, hoping to have a few weeks of peace before they go back on the road.
www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6793...
Asylum is rarely granted in the small country; those who apply are often vulnerable people, hoping to have a few weeks of peace before they go back on the road.
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British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is reportedly planning to announce major changes to the UK’s mmigration and asylum system later this month.
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UK intends to follow Denmark's lead in tough-on-immigration legislation
British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is reportedly planning to announce major changes to the UK’s mmigration and asylum system later this month. Among other things, Mahmood wants to do away with inc...
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November 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is reportedly planning to announce major changes to the UK’s mmigration and asylum system later this month.
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The United Kingdom’s economy depends heavily on migrant labor, but loopholes in its ID and labor systems still leave many at risk of exploitation...
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Inside the gaps: How loopholes leave migrant workers vulnerable in the UK
The UK depends on migrant workers more than ever, but loopholes in its ID and labor systems still leave many at risk of exploitation.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The United Kingdom’s economy depends heavily on migrant labor, but loopholes in its ID and labor systems still leave many at risk of exploitation...
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A motorway rest stop near Dijon became the site of a deadly bid for vengeance between migrant trafficking gangs in February 2025.
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On the trail of migrant smugglers 3/3: Gang war shootouts on a trafficking highway
EXCLUSIVE. A motorway rest stop near Dijon became the site of a deadly bid for vengeance between migrant trafficking gangs in February 2025. An Iraqi migrant was killed and a police officer from Franc...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
A motorway rest stop near Dijon became the site of a deadly bid for vengeance between migrant trafficking gangs in February 2025.
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Immigration is more of a resource than an expenditure, says Salvatore Sortino, the director of @iom.int's Mediterranean coordination office.
"In 2024, foreign workers produced 177 billion in added value, accounting for 9 percent of GDP," he told us.
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"In 2024, foreign workers produced 177 billion in added value, accounting for 9 percent of GDP," he told us.
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Migrants give more than they cost, says IOM's Sortino
Immigration is more of a resource than an expenditure, and it is necessary to integrate migrant workers for the benefit of all, according to Salvatore Sortino, the director of the International Organi...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Immigration is more of a resource than an expenditure, says Salvatore Sortino, the director of @iom.int's Mediterranean coordination office.
"In 2024, foreign workers produced 177 billion in added value, accounting for 9 percent of GDP," he told us.
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"In 2024, foreign workers produced 177 billion in added value, accounting for 9 percent of GDP," he told us.
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The number of Syrians arriving in Germany has nearly halved since Bashar al-Assad was ousted last December.
Between January and September 2025, around 40,000 Syrians arrived, compared with 74,600 during the same period last year.
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Between January and September 2025, around 40,000 Syrians arrived, compared with 74,600 during the same period last year.
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Syrian migration to Germany drops to almost half, UN warns of ongoing abductions in Syria
The number of Syrians arriving in Germany has nearly halved since Bashar al-Assad was ousted, while asylum applications have also fallen sharply, amid calls from Chancellor Merz for returns. Meanwhile...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The number of Syrians arriving in Germany has nearly halved since Bashar al-Assad was ousted last December.
Between January and September 2025, around 40,000 Syrians arrived, compared with 74,600 during the same period last year.
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Between January and September 2025, around 40,000 Syrians arrived, compared with 74,600 during the same period last year.
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An EU Parliament committee has approved a reform expanding Europol’s mandate to tackle migrant smuggling, prompting criticism from civil society groups over privacy and human rights risks.
A final plenary vote is expected later this month.
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A final plenary vote is expected later this month.
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EU Parliament greenlights stronger Europol powers to combat smuggling, raising privacy concerns
The European Parliament’s LIBE Committee has approved a reform expanding Europol’s mandate to tackle migrant smuggling, prompting criticism from civil society groups over privacy and human rights risk...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
An EU Parliament committee has approved a reform expanding Europol’s mandate to tackle migrant smuggling, prompting criticism from civil society groups over privacy and human rights risks.
A final plenary vote is expected later this month.
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A final plenary vote is expected later this month.
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📸 94 people were on a boat that broke apart in Channel waters yesterday.
French coast guards rescued them and brought them to Dunkirk, France.
Migrants attempting to cross to the UK from France face high risks, as boats are typically overcrowded and put together haphazardly.
French coast guards rescued them and brought them to Dunkirk, France.
Migrants attempting to cross to the UK from France face high risks, as boats are typically overcrowded and put together haphazardly.
November 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
📸 94 people were on a boat that broke apart in Channel waters yesterday.
French coast guards rescued them and brought them to Dunkirk, France.
Migrants attempting to cross to the UK from France face high risks, as boats are typically overcrowded and put together haphazardly.
French coast guards rescued them and brought them to Dunkirk, France.
Migrants attempting to cross to the UK from France face high risks, as boats are typically overcrowded and put together haphazardly.
Six migrants died in a car crash in Bulgaria last night. Three others and their driver were injured, according to local authorities.
The driver reportedly tried to evade police checks near Burgas, north of the Turkish border.
The driver reportedly tried to evade police checks near Burgas, north of the Turkish border.
November 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Six migrants died in a car crash in Bulgaria last night. Three others and their driver were injured, according to local authorities.
The driver reportedly tried to evade police checks near Burgas, north of the Turkish border.
The driver reportedly tried to evade police checks near Burgas, north of the Turkish border.
Osama Almasri Njeem has been arrested in Libya for torture and killing.
Italian authorities had released the former Libyan judicial police head, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court, earlier this year.
His victims said they will sue Italy.
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Italian authorities had released the former Libyan judicial police head, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court, earlier this year.
His victims said they will sue Italy.
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Libya arrests general Almasri for 'torture and killing'
Osama Almasri Njeem, the former head of the Libyan judicial police wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC), has been arrested in Libya for torture and killing. His victims say they will sue t...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Osama Almasri Njeem has been arrested in Libya for torture and killing.
Italian authorities had released the former Libyan judicial police head, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court, earlier this year.
His victims said they will sue Italy.
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Italian authorities had released the former Libyan judicial police head, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court, earlier this year.
His victims said they will sue Italy.
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German chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to speed up deportations to Syria.
But many warn that the country is still not stable enough.
Nearly one year after the fall of Assad, is it safe for Syrians to return?
But many warn that the country is still not stable enough.
Nearly one year after the fall of Assad, is it safe for Syrians to return?
November 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM
German chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to speed up deportations to Syria.
But many warn that the country is still not stable enough.
Nearly one year after the fall of Assad, is it safe for Syrians to return?
But many warn that the country is still not stable enough.
Nearly one year after the fall of Assad, is it safe for Syrians to return?
Amnesty International has slammed Tunisia for "widespread human rights violations" against refugees and migrants.
The human rights group also condemned the EU for "risking complicity" by cooperating with Tunisia in efforts to restrict irregular migration.
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The human rights group also condemned the EU for "risking complicity" by cooperating with Tunisia in efforts to restrict irregular migration.
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Tunisia: Amnesty flags 'horrific' abuses against migrants
A new report by Amnesty International details human rights abuses against migrants in Tunisia including sexual violence and torture. The rights group has called on the EU to suspend cooperation with T...
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November 7, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Amnesty International has slammed Tunisia for "widespread human rights violations" against refugees and migrants.
The human rights group also condemned the EU for "risking complicity" by cooperating with Tunisia in efforts to restrict irregular migration.
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The human rights group also condemned the EU for "risking complicity" by cooperating with Tunisia in efforts to restrict irregular migration.
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Some 3,500 irregular migrant departures from Senegal were prevented this year due to Spain's intensified cooperation with the country, according to the Spanish interior minister.
Meanwhile, IOM has launched a new initiative in Mauritania and The Gambia.
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Meanwhile, IOM has launched a new initiative in Mauritania and The Gambia.
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Atlantic route: Spain and Senegal join forces against irregular migration, IOM launches West Africa initiative
Spain and Senegal are working together to crack down on irregular migration, trafficking and smuggling networks, while a new IOM-led initiative in Mauritania and The Gambia hopes to address migrant de...
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November 7, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Some 3,500 irregular migrant departures from Senegal were prevented this year due to Spain's intensified cooperation with the country, according to the Spanish interior minister.
Meanwhile, IOM has launched a new initiative in Mauritania and The Gambia.
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Meanwhile, IOM has launched a new initiative in Mauritania and The Gambia.
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The UN Refugee Agency has urged Spain to avoid language and policies that stigmatize or criminalize unaccompanied migrant children.
They called for empathy, protection, and respect for fundamental rights amid growing political tension over migration.
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They called for empathy, protection, and respect for fundamental rights amid growing political tension over migration.
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UNHCR urges protection for unaccompanied migrant children in Spain
After violent incidents in Madrid and growing political divisions, UNHCR urges Spain to protect, not punish, unaccompanied migrant children.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:54 AM
The UN Refugee Agency has urged Spain to avoid language and policies that stigmatize or criminalize unaccompanied migrant children.
They called for empathy, protection, and respect for fundamental rights amid growing political tension over migration.
www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6799...
They called for empathy, protection, and respect for fundamental rights amid growing political tension over migration.
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A court in Germany has approved the deportation of two Syrian men, ruling they are no longer at significant risk violence or impoverishment in their home regions.
The verdict is in line with the government’s plans to increase deportations.
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The verdict is in line with the government’s plans to increase deportations.
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Two Syrians face deportation after German court ruling
A German court has approved the deportation of two Syrian men, ruling they are no longer at significant risk of violence in their home country. The verdict is in line with the government’s plans to in...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A court in Germany has approved the deportation of two Syrian men, ruling they are no longer at significant risk violence or impoverishment in their home regions.
The verdict is in line with the government’s plans to increase deportations.
www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6799...
The verdict is in line with the government’s plans to increase deportations.
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A man removed to France from the UK under the new "one in, one out" migration deal has been deported again after returning by small boat, raising questions over the policy’s effectiveness and the UK’s cooperation with France.
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Man deported for the second time after returning to UK, testing 'one in, one out' deal
An Iranian man removed to France under the UK's new "one in, one out" migration deal has been deported again after returning by small boat, raising questions over the policy’s effectiveness and the UK...
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November 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
A man removed to France from the UK under the new "one in, one out" migration deal has been deported again after returning by small boat, raising questions over the policy’s effectiveness and the UK’s cooperation with France.
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Thirteen sea rescue organizations have announced a cut in communications with Libya’s maritime authorities, citing violent clashes and human rights abuses.
They also criticized EU governments for collaborating with Libya and Tunisia over migration control.
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They also criticized EU governments for collaborating with Libya and Tunisia over migration control.
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'Libya must no longer serve as Europe’s mega-prison': Sea rescue NGOs cut ties with Libyan coast guard
Thirteen European sea rescue organizations have announced they will end all operational communication with Libya's maritime rescue coordination center, accusing the Libyan coast guard of systematic vi...
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November 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Thirteen sea rescue organizations have announced a cut in communications with Libya’s maritime authorities, citing violent clashes and human rights abuses.
They also criticized EU governments for collaborating with Libya and Tunisia over migration control.
www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6799...
They also criticized EU governments for collaborating with Libya and Tunisia over migration control.
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📸 In Paris, authorities yesterday dismantled another camp set up by migrants.
Around 300 people had to leave their tents and mattresses near Stalingrad metro station in the French capital.
Buses reportedly transported people to temporary accommodation in three cities in region
Around 300 people had to leave their tents and mattresses near Stalingrad metro station in the French capital.
Buses reportedly transported people to temporary accommodation in three cities in region
November 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
📸 In Paris, authorities yesterday dismantled another camp set up by migrants.
Around 300 people had to leave their tents and mattresses near Stalingrad metro station in the French capital.
Buses reportedly transported people to temporary accommodation in three cities in region
Around 300 people had to leave their tents and mattresses near Stalingrad metro station in the French capital.
Buses reportedly transported people to temporary accommodation in three cities in region
In Greece, refugees who return to their home country could lose their protection status under a new policy recently announced by the Migration and Asylum ministry.
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Greek government wants to remove refugee status to all who travel back to their home country
Statutory refugees in Greece who return to their home country could lose their international protection, according to a new policy announced on October 30 by the Migration and Asylum ministry.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:08 PM
In Greece, refugees who return to their home country could lose their protection status under a new policy recently announced by the Migration and Asylum ministry.
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The annual NetWorks summit has kicked off in Venice, organized by The Human Safety Net, a global movement with a mission of helping the most vulnerable of the population and fostering refugee integration.
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Italy: Summit in Venice gathers 80 NGOs to support families, refugees
The annual NetWorks summit has kicked off in Venice, organized by The Human Safety Net, a global movement with a mission of helping the most vulnerable of the population and fostering refugee integrat...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:14 AM
The annual NetWorks summit has kicked off in Venice, organized by The Human Safety Net, a global movement with a mission of helping the most vulnerable of the population and fostering refugee integration.
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Tunisia has repatriated about 10,000 irregular migrants from sub-Saharan Africa this year through a voluntary return program with the IOM, providing travel and reintegration support as part of efforts to limit migration to Europe.
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Tunisia: 10,000 irregular migrants repatriated this year
Struggling to manage migration and resist becoming a "transit zone" for the onward journey to Europe for asylum seekers, Tunisia has been repatriating thousands of irregular migrants who are mostly fr...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Tunisia has repatriated about 10,000 irregular migrants from sub-Saharan Africa this year through a voluntary return program with the IOM, providing travel and reintegration support as part of efforts to limit migration to Europe.
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Germany’s coalition government has launched a “repatriation offensive” to boost deportations.
Foreign Minister Wadephul warns returns to Syria should only be “very limited,” while Chancellor Merz insists the war is over and deportations should proceed.
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Foreign Minister Wadephul warns returns to Syria should only be “very limited,” while Chancellor Merz insists the war is over and deportations should proceed.
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How Germany aims to increase deportations
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has suggested that plans to repatriate people to Syria should be reconsidered. However, the government wants to put more pressure on people who have been ordered to le...
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November 6, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Germany’s coalition government has launched a “repatriation offensive” to boost deportations.
Foreign Minister Wadephul warns returns to Syria should only be “very limited,” while Chancellor Merz insists the war is over and deportations should proceed.
www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6795...
Foreign Minister Wadephul warns returns to Syria should only be “very limited,” while Chancellor Merz insists the war is over and deportations should proceed.
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Portugal has tightened its citizenship laws, extending residency requirements to 10 years for most applicants, seven for Portuguese-speaking and EU citizens, and five for parents of children born in Portugal. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6795...
Portugal tightens citizenship criteria in new law
Portugal's parliament has approved a new law introducing stricter criteria for acquiring Portuguese citizenship. The legislation was passed last Wednesday with the votes of center-right and far-right ...
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November 6, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Portugal has tightened its citizenship laws, extending residency requirements to 10 years for most applicants, seven for Portuguese-speaking and EU citizens, and five for parents of children born in Portugal. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6795...
According to the #OECD, #immigrant workers continue to play key roles in many sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, construction and hospitality.
The organization said that shortages in these fields reflect structural changes tied to aging populations.
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The organization said that shortages in these fields reflect structural changes tied to aging populations.
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OECD report: foreigners earn less but are becoming indispensable in labor market
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said in a report published on November 3 that foreign-born workers living in its 38 member countries earn on average a third less than...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
According to the #OECD, #immigrant workers continue to play key roles in many sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, construction and hospitality.
The organization said that shortages in these fields reflect structural changes tied to aging populations.
www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6793...
The organization said that shortages in these fields reflect structural changes tied to aging populations.
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7 people died when a #migrant boat with 68 people sank in the #EnglishChannel in 2023.
The ensuing investigation found two smugglers from #Iraq ready to do anything to protect their business.
"If I need to kill someone, I'll do it," one of them said.
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The ensuing investigation found two smugglers from #Iraq ready to do anything to protect their business.
"If I need to kill someone, I'll do it," one of them said.
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On the trail of migrant smugglers 1/3: The fall of Calais trafficker Idrees G.
Seven people died when a migrant boat thought to be carrying 68 people sank in the Channel between Britain and France on August 12, 2023. The ensuing investigation quickly focused on two Iraqi smuggle...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
7 people died when a #migrant boat with 68 people sank in the #EnglishChannel in 2023.
The ensuing investigation found two smugglers from #Iraq ready to do anything to protect their business.
"If I need to kill someone, I'll do it," one of them said.
www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6791...
The ensuing investigation found two smugglers from #Iraq ready to do anything to protect their business.
"If I need to kill someone, I'll do it," one of them said.
www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6791...