Dozens of migrants taken to Dover after more than 30 hours at sea
Dozens of migrants who spent over 30 hours at sea were ultimately taken to Dover, UK, after initial reports suggested they would be brought to Gosport, prompting protests. The French coastguard had shadowed the vessel, noting the migrants were in 'precarious conditions' but refused help, determined to reach the UK.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges and humanitarian concerns surrounding irregular migration routes to the UK, as well as the public and political reactions to these events, including local protests.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Protesters gathered in the Hampshire town of Gosport
Dozens of migrants who spent more than 30 hours at sea have been taken to Dover by water, the Conservative MP for Gosport has said.
It comes after an earlier report that the boat would be brought to Gosport, prompting a gathering of protesters in the Hampshire town.
The boat had left the Normandy coast on Monday morning. The French coastguard, who had shadowed the vessel, said about 60 migrants on the boat were in "precarious conditions" and refused help as they were "determined to take all risks to reach" the UK.
British rescue boats were sent to collect the migrants on Tuesday, with the UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency saying they would be transferred to Border Security Command.
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