Hundreds of asylum seekers removed from UK to France have disappeared, say NGOs
Human rights organizations report that hundreds of asylum seekers, including minors, have disappeared after being returned to France from the UK under a bilateral agreement. The deal is set to expire soon, with officials debating whether to extend or expand the program.
Why it matters
The disappearance of vulnerable migrants raises significant humanitarian concerns and highlights the ongoing political friction regarding migration policy between the UK and France.
About 1,400 people who arrived in the UK on small boats have been returned to France since September 2025. About 1,400 people who arrived in the UK on small boats have been returned to France since September 2025. Immigration and asylum Hundreds of asylum seekers removed from UK to France have disappeared, say NGOs Human rights organisations concerned about people – including age-disputed children – returned under one in, out out deal
Prefer the Guardian on Google Hundreds of asylum seekers – including at least 41 age-disputed children – removed to France under the “one in, one out” deal have disappeared, human rights organisations have said.
The deal is due to expire on 1 October and at the moment it is not known what, if anything, will replace it.
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