Six smugglers jailed for manslaughter over worst Channel small boats disaster
Thirty-one migrants died when their boat went down in November 2021. The trial found that the guilty men were part of two smuggling networks.
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Notable Quotes
"The decision comes as a relief for all the civil plaintiffs because it confirms the penal responsibility of the traffickers."
— Matthieu Chirez , Other
"My younger brother Twana had wanted to go to England to find a job and because the geopolitical situation with us is dangerous."
— Zana Marmand Muhammed , Activist
"I said I would help him to get married, I would give him my house, I would divide my salary in two."
— Nabi Mustafa Mina , Activist
"Since the wreck I have the impression that part of me disappeared beneath the waves."
— Issa Omar , Other
Key People
Issa Omar is one of the two survivors of the disaster, who provided a statement about his experience.
Matthieu Chirez is the lawyer representing the families of the victims in the trafficking trial.
Nabi Mustafa Mina is the father of a victim, who spoke about his son's tragic desire for a better life.
Zana Marmand Muhammed is a family member of a victim, who provided emotional testimony in court.
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Thirty-one migrants died when their boat went down in November 2021. The trial found that the guilty men were part of two smuggling networks.
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