More than 150 people rescued in English Channel after boat catches fire
Summary
More than 150 migrants traveling by boat to the United Kingdom were rescued after their vessel caught fire in the English Channel near France. French and British authorities worked together to rescue everyone on board, some of whom had jumped into the sea.Key Facts
- The boat had 157 people on board when it caught fire near the French port of Boulogne-sur-Mer.
- Five people asked for rescue overnight and were evacuated before the fire.
- The others refused help and kept traveling until the engine caught fire.
- Over 2,000 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats since Andy Burnham became UK prime minister two weeks ago.
- UK rules require migrants to be inside the country to apply for asylum, meaning they cannot apply from abroad.
- Amnesty International says this rule makes it impossible for many people to claim asylum in the UK.
- The UK follows the 1951 United Nations Refugee Convention, which protects people fleeing danger even if they use unsafe routes.
- Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, said his party wants to end "indefinite leave to remain," a visa allowing unlimited residence and work in the UK.
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