Calais – World Justice News

Man appears in court after deaths of four migrants trying to cross channel

April 12, 2026 World Justice News 0

A man has appeared in court after four migrants drowned trying to cross the English Channel. Alnour Mohamed Ali, a Sudanese national, was charged with endangering life after the four people died while trying to board […]

People smuggler who transported hundreds of illegal migrants to UK jailed

February 26, 2026 World Justice News 0

A prolific people smuggler who transported hundreds of illegal migrants to the UK has been jailed, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said. Ali Omar Karim, 47, who smuggled people via small boats and HGVs, was […]

‘Merchants of death’ trial steps up fight against Channel smugglers

October 19, 2024 World Justice News 0

Peering over her glasses, the French judge glanced sternly across the cavernous underground courtroom towards a notorious figure seated in a glass cage. “There will be no more misbehaviour. No more threats. Is that understood?” […]

Five migrants shot in huge Calais brawl

February 1, 2018 World Justice News 0

At least five migrants have been shot in the French port city of Calais, after a mass brawl between Afghans and Eritreans. French news agency AFP reports that four men have been hospitalised in a […]

Calais ‘Jungle’ children with nowhere to sleep

October 27, 2016 zoshinuk 0

Aid workers say about 100 unaccompanied minors were left inside the “Jungle” with nowhere to sleep overnight. This is in spite of French officials claims the camp is now empty. Caroline Gregory of Calais Action, […]

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European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

August 26, 2026 0

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade. Kavala was sentenced to life behind […]

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France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 0

France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]

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France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls

August 12, 2026 0

France has banned unsolicited telemarketing phone calls, in what a consumer group is hailing as a “small revolution” for the sales industry. From Tuesday, unsolicited calls are prohibited for businesses in all sectors – but […]