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Multiple boat accidents in Congo and Ivory Coast have resulted in over 200 deaths, mostly due to overloading, improper navigation, and wildlife encounters. Rescue efforts are ongoing amid concerns over safety standards and remote locations complicating response efforts. The incidents highlight ongoing risks in river transport in the region.
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Overnight in northern France, three migrants died attempting to cross the English Channel in overcrowded boats. Two others went missing, amid a surge in crossings driven by favorable weather. The incidents highlight ongoing migration tensions between France and Britain, with over 30,000 crossings this year.
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The UK has deported its first asylum seeker to France under a new 'one-in, one-out' deal signed with France in July. The move aims to deter small boat crossings, which have reached over 32,000 this year. Critics question the deal's effectiveness amid legal challenges and record migrant numbers.
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The UK has deported migrants to France under a new 'one-in, one-out' scheme aimed at reducing Channel crossings. Over the past week, four migrants have been returned, with legal challenges delaying some deportations. The deal seeks to curb dangerous crossings and establish legal routes for migrants with UK connections.
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Over the weekend, hundreds of migrants attempted dangerous crossings from France to the UK, with multiple boats reaching British shores. The UK government has pledged to increase patrols and surveillance amid record numbers of crossings this year, despite ongoing efforts to curb the flow.
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Recent days have seen a spike in migrant crossings and deaths along France’s Pas-de-Calais coast. Over 60 migrants were rescued overnight, with 17 deaths reported this year. France and the UK are intensifying efforts, including deportations under a new 'one-in, one-out' agreement, amid ongoing dangers and political pressure.