Migrant promoting Channel crossing on TikTok has account removed
Summary
TikTok removed a migrant's account after he posted videos about crossing the English Channel in small boats. The man had gained many views and talked about his journey and stay in a UK asylum hotel. TikTok stated they do not allow content that promotes human smuggling.Key Facts
- A migrant used TikTok to post videos about crossing the English Channel in a small boat.
- His videos showed him wearing a life jacket in a boat and later in an asylum hotel in London.
- The Sun newspaper reported on his account, leading to TikTok taking it down.
- TikTok said they have a strict policy against content promoting human smuggling.
- TikTok is working with the UK's National Crime Agency to stop organized immigration crime online.
- The UK government is introducing laws to prosecute people who promote illegal boat crossings.
- Migrants who cross the Channel in small boats since Labour took power have surpassed 50,000.
- Labour aims to reduce these crossings by tackling smuggling gangs and has started a deportation scheme with France.
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