NewzA French court has convicted 13 men for their roles in the 2021 English Channel migrant boat disaster, which resulted in the deaths of 31 people. The incident, which stands as the deadliest small-boat crossing recorded in the region, occurred when a vessel carrying migrants sank while attempting to reach the United Kingdom.
Among those convicted, six individuals were found guilty of involuntary homicide. The legal proceedings focused on the actions of the smuggling network involved in organizing the fatal journey, highlighting the ongoing judicial efforts to address human trafficking operations across the Channel.
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