Migrant Rescues in European Waters
6 articles from 6 countries
French and British vessels rescued 157 migrants after their boat caught fire in the English Channel, marking one of the largest operations of its kind since 2018. Separately, two North African migrants were rescued near Mallorca after drifting for two weeks in the Mediterranean Sea, claiming 17 others were also on board.
Channel: 157 migrants rescued after boat fire, one of largest operations since 2018
- French and British vessels rescued 157 migrants after their boat caught fire while crossing the English Channel. - The incident on Tuesday is one of the largest rescue operations recorded since 2018. - Migrants often pay thousands of dollars to smugglers for dangerous Channel crossings, with over 41,000 arriving in the UK last year.
Spain: Two Migrants Rescued After Two Weeks Adrift in Mediterranean
- Two North African migrants were rescued near Mallorca after drifting for two weeks in the Mediterranean Sea. - They claim 17 other passengers on their boat perished during the journey. - The rescue …
Nearly 160 Migrants Rescued After Boat Catches Fire During Channel Crossing
- French and British vessels rescued 157 migrants whose boat caught fire while crossing the English Channel. - The incident, occurring on the boundary of French and British waters, is one of the large…
Over 150 Migrants Rescued as Boat Carrying Them Across English Channel Catches Fire
- Over 150 migrants were rescued after a boat carrying them across the English Channel caught fire. - French authorities reported the incident, which led to a significant rescue operation. - The event…
More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel
- Over 150 migrants were rescued after their boat caught fire while attempting to cross the English Channel to the UK. - The boat's engine caught fire on Tuesday morning, causing its integrity to dete…
France says Reform UK plan to stop migrant boats illegal
- France has condemned a proposal by the UK's Reform UK party to use the Royal Navy to stop migrant boats in the English Channel, calling it a violation of French sovereignty and international law. - …
