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AMBLETEUSE, France (AP) — The rising tide crept above their waists, soaking the babies they hugged tight. Around a dozen Kurds refused to leave the cold waters of the English Channel in a futile attempt to delay the inevitable: French police had just foiled their latest attempt to reach the United Kingdom by boat.
The men, women and children were trapped again on the last frontier of their journey from Iraq and Iran. They hoped that a rubber dinghy would get them to better lives with housing, schooling and work. Now it disappeared on the horizon, only a few of its passengers aboard.
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Summary
An intense account of migrants’ struggles to reach the UK from France via the English Channel despite police interventions. The plight of asylum-seekers, their resilience in face of adversity, and the challenges they encounter along the way are poignantly described. Europe’s strict asylum rules, growing xenophobia, and border surveillance are explored, shedding light on the human side of migration. The narrative uncovers the risks, sacrifices, and hopes of individuals seeking a better life, making the reader reflect on the complexities of the migration crisis in Europe.