Around 80 migrants rescued in English Channel after making risky crossing from France in small boat
Associated PressMAY 20 2024
For years the British government has responded to each reported migrant death with renewed calls for tougher border security, resulting in asylum seekers taking even more dangerous boat journeys. These migrants, who are fleeing war and persecution, will continue these trips no matter what, so it's up to French and British authorities to provide a safe passage way rather than lett them drown at sea.