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Five individuals, including a child, tragically lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel from France to the UK. This incident comes amidst the UK government’s approval of a contentious bill authorizing the deportation of illegal immigrants to Rwanda. French authorities reported spotting overcrowded boats carrying migrants off the coast of Pas-de-Calais early Tuesday morning. Despite the intervention of French navy ships, five fatalities were confirmed, including a woman, three men, and a 7-year-old girl. The boat involved reportedly carried 112 individuals and set sail from the beach in Wimereux. The incident highlights the perilous challenges faced by migrants attempting to cross the English Channel, with an estimated 30,000 individuals making the crossing in 2023 alone.

Amidst the controversial approval of the UK’s migrant deportation bill, at least five individuals have tragically lost their lives while attempting to cross the perilous English Channel. The bodies were discovered at the Wimereaux beach in northern France on Tuesday, with rescue operations involving helicopters and boats currently underway. Approximately 100 migrants have been rescued and are being transported to the port of Boulogne aboard a French navy ship. This incident casts a shadow over the UK government’s plans to deport illegal migrants to Rwanda as a deterrent. Human rights organizations have condemned the legislation as inhumane, while both the United Nations refugee agency and the Council of Europe have urged the UK to reconsider its approach. The English Channel remains a treacherous passage for migrants, with drownings and sinking being common occurrences. Despite these risks, an estimated 30,000 individuals attempted the crossing in 2023, according to UK government figures.