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2021 has seen more than 23,000 migrants risk the journey across the Channel to the UK.

In the greatest loss of life so far, last week 27 people died attempting the treacherous crossing.

Their small, inflatable dinghy was spotted by a fisherman who raised the alarm.

Sadly, only two people could be rescued.

Migrants and refugees unable to obtain a UK visa turn to people traffickers.

Although assured that their passage across Europe will be safe, the last stretch of the journey, across the world's busiest shipping lane, is frequently made in flimsy boats.

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin blames the people smugglers.

Sleeping rough in and around the French port of Calais, the migrants await departure to the UK.

The British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, is seeking an end to these hazardous crossings and is appealing to Europe to combat the people traffickers.

French authorities have detained four people who they believe are responsible for the recent deaths.

This follows 1,500 other traffickers being arrested this year alone.

However, whilst European countries consider unity necessary to tackle the issue, they strongly disagree with Johnson's approach, which he outlined in a letter tweeted to the French president.

Calais resident Mehdi Dimpre sees a political failure.

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