Five migrants die while crossing the English Channel hours after U.K. approved a deportation bill

The Washington Times— Five people, including a child, died while trying to cross the English Channel from France to the U.K., French authorities said Tuesday, just hours after the British government approved a migrant bill to deport some of those who entered the country illegally to Rwanda.

Time—5 Migrants Die Crossing the English Channel, Hours After U.K. Passes Controversial Deportation Bill. The deaths, including a child, come hours after the government passed the controversial Rwanda deportation plan.

WSTPost—Latest Rwanda Bill news: James Cleverly vows “these tragedies must stop” as five UK-bound migrants die crossing the English Channel just hours after deportation flights approved by Parliament. A devastated father watched his young daughter drown before his eyes, a refugee organization said today.Dany Patoux, from the Bolougne-based organization Osmose 62, said many witnessed the deaths of five people trying to cross the English Channel this morning. The French coast guard confirmed that three men, a woman and a child, believed to be a four-year-old girl, had died.We knew the little girl well. We have photos with her with a big smile on her face, hoping for a better life.But now...

The Washington Times—More deaths in English Channel underscore risks for migrants despite U.K. efforts to stem the tide. Five more people died in the English Channel on Tuesday, underscoring the risks of crossing one of the world’s busiest sea lanes in overloaded inflatable boats just hours after British lawmakers approved a controversial migrant bill to stop the traffic.