- At least eight migrants have died on the English Channel as the boat carrying passengers and crew from the French city of Ambleteunse was shipwrecked. So far this year, 45 people have died in their attempt to reach the United Kingdom. On the other hand, a person trying to swim to Ceuta has drowned this Sunday morning. Over the weekend dozens of people have tried to cross the border with the Moroccan city of Fnideq, where there have been clashes with the Moroccan police who launched the operation.
Police sources have reported that, in response to the call made through social networks, 300-400 migrants from southern Morocco have gathered in an area of the Ceuta area. The Moroccan police have mobilised hundreds of police, persecuted migrants and set up more controls, but many have managed to overcome controls and move towards the border. Subsequently, there have been clashes between migrants and police, according to news agencies, who have arrested several people. Meanwhile, in Ceuta, the National Police has also launched a special operation, which also provides for police intervention.
Eight deaths in the English Channel
At the weekend, the English Channel announced a revolt of sea. However, the French authorities have reported that they have followed 18 boats that wanted to reach the United Kingdom and rescued some 200 people travelling on the boat. However, at least eight of the migrants have been drowned to death and many have been injured in various ways in the country. So far this year, 45 people have lost their lives trying to cross the English Channel. Eritrea, Sudan, Syria, Afghanistan, Egypt or Iran are some of the countries that are on the way to reach the United Kingdom.