AMBLETEUSE, France — The rising tide crept above their waists, soaking the babies they hugged tight. Around a dozen Kurds refused to leave the cold waters of the English Channel in a futile attempt to delay the inevitable: French police had just foiled their latest attempt to reach the United Kingdom by boat.
The men, women and children were trapped again on the last frontier of their journey from Iraq and Iran. They hoped that a rubber dinghy would get them to better lives with housing, schooling and work. Now it disappeared on the horizon, only a few of its passengers aboard.On the beach of the quiet northern French town of Ambleteuse, police pleaded for the migrants to leave the 10-degree-Celsius water, so cold it can kill within minutes. Do it for the children's sake, they argued.
in 15 boats on Tuesday, the highest daily total of the year.The heightened border surveillance is increasing risks and ultimately leading to more deaths, closer to shore, said Salomé Bahri, a coordinator with the nongovernmental organization Utopia 56, which helps migrants stranded in France. At least 20 people have died so far this year trying to reach the U.K., according to Utopia 56.
Asylum Rules And Poor Treatment Of Migrants Are Pushing People North To The UK
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Task Force Davao maintains strict border checkpointsTASK Force Davao (TF Davao) continues to maintain strict border checkpoints following the recent interception of large quantities of illegal drugs.
Read more »
LTO suspends license of Makati road rage shooter, strict penalties imposedDefining the News
Read more »
EU to warn France, Italy and more over unruly budgetsBRUSSELS, Belgium — The European Union is expected on Wednesday to rebuke nearly 10 governments, including France and Italy, over their excessive spending after new budget rules entered into force this year.
Read more »
'Goût de France 2024' at Maison Bukana Wines launchIN a delightful commemoration of French gastronomy, the Maison Bukana Wines launch with the support of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines (CCIFP) marked a memorable afternoon at The Marketplace Shangri-La Plaza on June 13.
Read more »
France leads Paris Olympic squads competing in VNLDefining the News
Read more »
Thousands march in France in pre-election protest against far rightAt least 150 marches are expected in cities including Marseille, Toulouse, Lyon, and Lille
Read more »