Belgium worries over migrant entry
Belgium has begun taking measures to halt illegal migration activities along its coasts, following reports of attempts by migrants from South Sudan, Iraq, and Afghanistan to cross into the United Kingdom using battered boats and makeshift search pontoons. There are concerns that this could lead to the establishment of migrant camps along the shores and turn the country into a major transit hub. Although no crossing attempts across the English Channel have been recorded in 2025 so far, authorities have intercepted more than 425 illegal sailing attempts since January. This phenomenon is a result of France tightening its border controls, which is prompting migrants to seek alternative routes through Belgium.
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