Migrants attempting to cross to England through small boats have put mayors in coastal towns like Oye-Plage on the front line of rescue efforts. Olivier Majewicz and other officials work tirelessly to provide support and shelter to survivors, facing challenges like angry reactions from migrants and violence towards law enforcement who try to prevent dangerous crossings. The increasing number of attempts has left officials feeling abandoned by the government, prompting them to form a group to pressure the state for action. Despite their efforts, the question remains: how many deaths at sea will it take for the government to intervene?
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Subscribers only Channel crossings are becoming increasingly deadly for migrants
Subscribers only Channel crossings are becoming increasingly deadly for migrants