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12 Asylum Seekers Die Attempting to Cross English Channel

HeadlineSep 04, 2024

At least 12 migrants, including a pregnant woman and several children, have died after their boat capsized as they attempted to cross the English Channel. Some 65 survivors were rescued Tuesday. Most of the migrants on the boat are from Eritrea. The English Channel has become a common route for thousands of migrants attempting to reach the U.K. for safety.

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