One hundred and two migrants were rescued on Tuesday in the Strait of Dover during two separate operations by French maritime authorities. At the same time, 137 people managed to reach the British coast in small boats. These crossings mark a resumption of departures after several days of calm, aided by more favorable weather conditions. Authorities, however, reiterate that this passage remains particularly dangerous, even when the sea appears calm.
In early April, two migrants died during a chaotic crossing near Gravelines, the first recorded deaths this year in the area. By 2025, at least 29 people had already lost their lives attempting to cross the English Channel. Search and rescue at sea remains a priority for French authorities, who regularly intervene to assist vessels in distress.
The issue of clandestine crossings continues to strain relations between France and the United Kingdom. The two countries recently extended their cooperation agreement while awaiting a new framework. London wants to make its financial support conditional on an increase in interceptions, while Paris insists on the principle of assisting people in distress at sea, which remains the priority in rescue operations.
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