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Migrants continue search for loved ones following English Channel tragedy

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November 30, 2021

Migrants are still searching for missing friends and families, days after 27 people died trying to cross the English Channel

The International Organisation for Migrations says it is the biggest single loss of life in the Channel since it began collecting data in 2014.

Their deaths have raised series questions about why so many people are attempting the journey despite the dangerous conditions, and how to tackle the problem.

It comes as UK Home Secretary Priti Patel warns that failure by European counter-parts to co-operate on the migrant crisis will lead to “even worse scenes” in the Channel.

I will be holding urgent talks with my European counterparts this week to prevent further tragedies in the Channel.

More international cooperation and passing our Borders Bill quickly into law will stop the people smugglers and save lives. https://t.co/ybkHjdyd9I
— Priti Patel (@pritipatel) November 28, 2021

France is hosting German, Belgian and Dutch ministers and European Commission officials for talks this week.

But Ms Patel was un-invited from the summit after a row between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.