Author: Kim Willsher and Diane Taylor

Tragedy Strikes as a Child Among Several People Die Crossing the Channel French officials reported a tragic incident where a child, around three or four years old, was among several people who died attempting to cross the Channel. The overcrowded boat, carrying migrants from Iraq, Somalia, Ethiopia, Iran, and Afghanistan, sent an SOS that led to a rescue operation. While one injured person was airlifted to a hospital, 12 others were rescued. French interior minister, Bruno Retailleau, expressed his dismay over the event, condemning the people smugglers responsible for organizing these deadly journeys. This latest tragedy highlights the ongoing struggle…