Escalating Violence from People-Smuggling Gangs and Illegal Migrants Along French Coastline

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Violence from people-smuggling gangs and illegal migrants along the French coastline is escalating, with children being used as human shields. The situation is worsening due to UK legislation allowing removal of illegal boat migrants to Rwanda. French police are facing violent confrontations and tragic incidents, with efforts to prevent small boats from setting sail in the English Channel.

Key Points

  • Violence escalating along the French coastline involving people-smuggling gangs and illegal migrants
  • Children used as human shields during confrontations with police
  • Tragic incidents, including a migrant being shot, and five people, including a seven-year-old child, drowning
  • Increased police activity to prevent small boats from setting sail in the English Channel
  • France facing criticism for actions of the navy in escorting migrant boats to British waters
  • Efforts to deter illegal crossings, including use of novel tactics by French police
  • Political solutions being discussed, including Ireland drafting emergency legislation to send migrants illegally crossing the soft border with the UK's Northern Ireland