The “one in, one out” deal between the UK and France seems to be failing (no one is surprised by this). Since the agreement was signed, Britain has taken in 350 migrants, while only 281 have been sent back to France. Meanwhile, more than 21,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel since July. If the agreement is to work, the rules must be changed: people must stop being let in and focus on removing them.
An Egyptian migrant suspected of having links to the Muslim Brotherhood, which is illegal in Egypt, has had his asylum application rejected in the UK reviewed. He left the country after an incident in which he claims to have accidentally hit a police officer and was unable to pay the compensation he claimed. His asylum application was previously rejected due to charges of raising money for the organization and a 2022 Egyptian court ruling. At the same time, a higher court ruled that errors had been made in the handling of the evidence and ordered the case to be rehearsed. It is worth noting: the man does not even speak English. It is no surprise to anyone that Britain is happy to take in people with Islamist connections. But he doesn’t even speak the language… And again, with the Labour Party in power, this is hardly surprising.
Mamadou Alion Diallo, a 27-year-old asylum seeker from Papua New Guinea, has been put on trial for the attack on his ex-girlfriend in London. He lived in a four-star hotel in the capital. It turned out that on January 4, he hit and strangled Zenabou Quedraogo, leaving him with severe bruises. Diallo admitted to deliberately strangulating and attacking. His asylum application is still pending, but his accommodation has been downgraded to a three-star hotel. He is free on bail until March.
France has arrested two British men who tried to take part in an illegal anti-migrant demonstration near Calais while live-streaming the event on social media. Authorities have accused them of inciting hatred and preparing acts of violence. In response to the activities of British radical groups, the authorities have strengthened security measures, banning gatherings between Calais and Dunkirk and warning those who break the rules that they will be arrested and deported.
Translated and edited by L. Earth
