Sixth Migrant Dies in English Channel as Crossings Surpass 15,000 in 2024

The death highlights the increasing dangers faced by migrants and the ongoing challenges for UK and French authorities.

A woman died after an overloaded dinghy capsized, bringing the death toll to six in two weeks.
Over 15,000 migrants have crossed the Channel this year, a 9% increase from the same period last year.
UK and French authorities are enhancing cooperation to tackle people smuggling and improve rescue operations.
The UK government is investing £84 million in health and education initiatives in Africa and the Middle East to address migration at its source.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasizes the human cost of illegal crossings and vows to dismantle smuggling networks.