French city in the Massif Central, southwest of Lyon
Six men have been found guilty of involuntary homicide over the November 2021 Channel disaster that claimed 31 lives, many Iraqi Kurds, with sentences ranging from six to 10 years. Seven others face lesser charges; one was acquitted. The trial underscores the greed of smugglers exploiting vulnerable migrants as authorities investigate seven military personnel for aiding survivors. The case coincides with changes to the UK-France migrant return pilot scheme.