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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Lizzie Dearden

Man accused of manslaughter of 27 small boat migrants in worst Channel disaster extradited to France

NCA

A man accused of the manslaughter of at least 27 people who drowned attempting to cross the English Channel has been extradited to France to face trial.

The National Crime Agency (NCA) said Harem Ahmed Abwbaker was alleged to be a “significant member” of the smuggling gang behind the fatal crossing in November 2021.

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