Refugee Council Responds to Tragic Loss of Life in Channel Crossing What is the Response to the Recent Tragedy? Enver Solomon, CEO of Refugee Council, expresses deep sadness over more lives lost Highlights that these migrants are desperate individuals seeking safety Why is This Year Particularly Deadly for Channel Crossings? Over 50 lives have been … Read more
Responding to the heartbreaking news of a baby’s tragic death during an attempted Channel crossing, Enver Solomon, CEO of the Refugee Council, expressed his deep sorrow and concern. Why is this news devastating? Another preventable tragedy in the Channel People fleeing war, conflict, and persecution Escaping for safety What does the analysis reveal? Increasingly deadly … Read more
Response to Channel Tragedy Reacting to the recent loss of lives in an attempted Channel crossing, Enver Solomon, CEO of the Refugee Council, expressed deep sorrow and concern. What are the key takeaways from the statement? Each life lost was a desperate search for safety and freedom. An urgent need for a new approach to … Read more
What happened in the Channel off the coast of Le Portel? 12 people lost their lives in a small boat capsizing. Several others are in critical condition. What is Enver Solomon’s response to the tragedy? Enver Solomon, CEO of the Refugee Council, expressed deep sadness and condolences. What are the key points highlighted by Enver … Read more
Challenges in the Asylum System What are the Urgent Issues? Lack of initial asylum decisions for 96% of Channel crossers Backlog of 120,000 awaiting initial decisions 27,000 appeals pending, a fourfold increase since 2023 36,000 asylum seekers accommodated in hotels Tens of thousands stranded due to the Illegal Migration Act Expected 40,300 dangerous Channel crossings … Read more
Refugee Council Analysis: Channel Crossings in 2023 How many people crossed the Channel in 2023? In 2023, 29,437 individuals crossed the Channel. This number is slightly higher than 2021 but lower than 2022. Which countries did most Channel crossers come from? 72% of crossers in 2023 came from seven countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Syria. … Read more