MSF UK flash quote on Channel crossing deaths

30 July 2026 - MSF UK flash quote on the latest Channel crossing deaths for immediate use:

"We are deeply saddened by the deaths of four people seeking safety in the UK. Our thoughts are with their families. Once again, the deadly consequences of closing safe routes and backing state violence on the French coast are clear. These cruel deterrence policies drive people towards smugglers, exposing them to violence, trauma and the risk of death. The only way to stop these dangerous crossings is for the UK Government to urgently open safe, accessible routes for people seeking safety," MSF UK.

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