Smugglers' boats sail with migrants onboard as they attempt to cross the English Channel off the beach of Gravelines, northern France on September 27, 2025. SAMEER AL-DOUMY / AFP
Nine men accused of running a migrant-smuggling ring linked to a 2023 Channel capsizing that killed seven people went on trial in Paris on Tuesday, November 4, in the latest case targeting such networks between France and the United Kingdom.
Two Iraqis, six Afghans and one Sudanese national are facing varying charges, notably involuntary manslaughter and criminal conspiracy for illegal immigration. A 10th man from Sudan was a minor at the time of the tragedy and is being referred to a juvenile court.
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