Father of Channel migrant victim 1 has claimed that France allowed ‘butchers to kill innocent victims’.
Baran Nouri Hamidin (24 years old) was one of the 27 migrants that drowned in a boat accident six miles offshore from Calais. It happened during severe stormy conditions.
The newly engaged student had travelled through Germany and France to join her fiancé in the UK, paying human-traffickers to take her across the Narrow Sea.
She had been sending Snapchat messages to her fiancé Karzan Asaad before the dinghy began to lose air. As he tracked her phone GPS, the signal went dead just over four hours into the journey – and she tried to reassure him in her last message that rescuers were on the way. Yesterday, a French relative identified her body.
Nuri Mohammed Mohamed Mohammed Amin spoke from Soran, Kurdish Region of Northern Iraq. He urged President Emmanuel Macron that people-smugglers stop treating people ‘like cattle’.
“This is not just a tragedy for me, but also for Kurdistan, the world,” he stated. I ask France to close their borders and punish those who are smuggling people. They’re not smugglers. It is my sole request.
“Those boats they use aren’t made for this purpose. These poor people are treated like animals. Is that where her human rights were? To avoid more tragedies, it is the responsibility of the French government that they have an exact procedure in place to prevent these butchers. So I wish that people will not think about similar migration.
Yesterday, friends of migrants drowned in Channel said that they were threatened by people-smugglers if they didn’t board the overcrowded dinghy.
Up to 50 people were supposed to board two boats ahead of the fatal voyage – but one vessel suffered engine trouble, those stuck in camps in France claimed. The gun-toting gang reportedly gathered the migrants onto one boat to stop them from making the dangerous trip, which would have earned them thousands of pounds.
These were the chilling details that emerged after more victims were identified in Wednesday’s tragic accident off Calais.
This comes just as President Macron’s outburst against Boris Johnson yesterday about the deaths of 27 Channel migrants could result in more people being killed.
Smugglers threatened to shoot migrants, including bride-to-be Mariam Nouri Dargalayi (pictured with fiance), unless they boarded the doomed dinghy that went down in Channel
On November 25, 2021, policemen inspect the beach at Wimereux in France
During the press conference held at Villa Madama (Rome) with Prime Minister Mario Draghi and French President Emmanuel Macron,
This is the very first photo of Calais’ flimsy, dangerous dinghy. It sank killing 27.
Up to 50 people were supposed to board two boats ahead of the fatal voyage – but one vessel suffered engine trouble, those stuck in camps in France claimed. It was claimed that the gun-toting group gathered all the migrants in one boat rather than curtail their trip which could have brought them many thousands of pounds.
These new arrivals increase the number of people who have reached the UK in this month’s total to over 6,000. This is more than the 3,879 that was set back in September. Record-breaking total of 25,772 people have arrived in the UK this year.
The French government pulled the invitation of Home Secretary Priti Palet to attend a crisis meeting tomorrow in a fit of madness after Priti Patel published a 5-point action plan.
Macron accuses the Prime Minister for breaking protocol after he sent an open letter tweet to him. This was in response to three children, seven women, and 17 men who died on Wednesday when their dinghy capsized off Calais.
According to some, Mr Asad is British citizen and works as a barber at Bournemouth. It’s very unfortunate for me and all of us. I kept in touch with my wife, and was tracking her via GPS live. It was four hours and 18 mins since she got into the boat. Then, they went in the middle the ocean, which is when I lost my wife.
“She was a cheerful person. “She was happy. I went to France and saw her body.
Krmanj Ezzat from Iraq said last night: “Her father and mother are completely devastated.” It is a terrible situation. It was her prime. This is a terrible tragedy that has left the entire family in shock.
“I can understand why people want to leave for better lives, but it isn’t the right path. This is the way to your death. It’s not worth the risk. Baran tried to reach Britain by a hard route, but you’ll see the results. Karzan was there waiting for her in England. She was learning English.
Four more relatives may have been aboard the boat, Mr Ezzat believes. Deniz Ahmed Mohammed’s family, a Kurd aged 27 years old, left them an ultimative voicemail saying that he had called to say, “Just pray for us.”
Shakar Ali and Harem Pirot, childhood friends from Ranya in northern Iraq were among those who died.
Sanger Ahmed was their friend. The boat was small and they were afraid that smugglers would shoot anyone who tried to get out. The boat had around 50 people. It is possible that they were forced onto the boat.
“People smugglers carry guns, and are not concerned about whether the boat is full or the weather. Everyone has heard stories of people being threatened by a gun if they do not get on board.
Shakar Ali, 25 (left), and Harem Pierot, 23 (right), were neighbors in Iraq who set out together to start a new life in Britain. They are said to have been aboard the dinghy.
Friend of Shakar and Harem Sanger Ahmed also told of his fears for two other Iraqi Kurds – Hassan, in his late twenties, and Twana Muhammad (pictured), 18, a student
Deniz Ahmed Mohammed’s family (left), said that he left them an ultimatum voicemail in which he pleaded for their prayers. Riaz Mohammed (12) is also believed to be among the dead.
This morning, police searched Wimereux beaches close to Bolougne after 27 migrants drowned trying to reach the UK.
Photographed in Whitfield (Dover): A fleet of defunct dinghies that used to ferry migrants across Channel.
As evidence in smuggler cases, rows of boats used to transport migrants and refugees will be kept.
Many sources made outrageous claims about the Wednesday afternoon events in the Dunkirk squalid camp where doomed migrants were waiting to cross.
The Loon-Plage beach just outside Dunkirk was the location of two boats. According to sources, one boat had engine issues but the greedy smugglers didn’t want to lose out on the cash.
One source within the camp said that the migrants were informed by the smugglers about the boat’s ability to hold all their belongings.
One migrant added that it was all about the money. Too many people have too much to gain.
Overcrowded, the dinghy was approximately 30ft in length and was so fragile it was compared to a child’s paddling pool. It appears that either water had been added to it or it collided with another ship.
The Mail told yesterday how migrant Mohammed Aziz, 31, made a frantic phone call to his friend Peshraw Aziz and said: ‘It’s not good, the engine isn’t powerful enough – I don’t know if we’re going to make it.’
Multiple sources in the camp have claimed the boat could have had as many as 50 people on board, and the French authorities are braced for the death toll – currently at 27 – to rise.
Sanger, speaking of his friends said that he had known Harem (thought to be 23 years old) and Shakar (27 year-old geology graduate) his whole life. All three were neighbors in Ranya, which is in the Kurdistan area of Iraq. Sanger stated that he traveled to Turkey with Harem as well as Shakar.
He and his friends made it to France via Italy, while he determined to go via Belarus. They arranged to meet in France.
Sanger also told of his fears for two other Iraqi Kurds – Hassan, in his late twenties, and Twana Muhammad, 18, a student. He believes Sirwan (an Iranian named) and Hever (a Ranya-born man in his 20s, could have also died. Riaz Mohammed (aged 12), is the youngest victim.
Sanger added: ‘I’m not sure if I will get a boat now – if there’s a chance on a lorry I might not take that risk.’
According to migrants in the camp, the Mail has been told by mail police that they are not strict enough in their controls. Traffickers launch human cargoes openly in broad daylight and in plain view of security personnel.
Karl Maquinghen was a French skipper, who had been sailing for over 21 years. He heard the alarm when bodies were found in the ocean.
Yesterday, he stated that seeing so many bodies right in front of us was frightening.
‘You can’t sleep – as soon as you close your eyes, you see bodies again. Fearing that there might be one, we were afraid to pull the nets up. They might have survived if they had been there five minutes before us.
Deniz’s relative said that Ranya was afraid for their family. Darya, a nephew, said that Deniz was in poverty and then used all the money he had to travel to the UK.
“My grandfather never ate until now.” They are going to be attending a funeral.
Deniz’s final voicemail said, “Now we are on water. Inshalla!” [God willing]We will be safe. Please pray for us.
France has arrested five people over 27 drownings. One man was held in an overnight car with inflatable ribs and German registration plates. Prosecutors say there’s ‘no proven link’ between the two.
Craig Mackinlay from Kent, a Kent MP, stated that Storm Arwen is expected to generate 75 mph winds in France. Macron should ensure that there are no crossings today in order to prevent any more deaths on the Channel. However, only a few police officers were visible on the streets near Calais despite being warned.
Yesterday, lorries were prevented from reaching the Channel Tunnel by French fishermen.
Others photos from the protest show fishermen setting fire to pallets and putting them in front of stranded cars.
An Englishman holds a sign saying “Save our migrants brothers and sisters” at the memorial to people who were killed crossing the English Channel.
A migrant prays at a makeshift migrant camp in Loon Beach – the day after 27 migrants died crossing the Channel – in Dunkerque near Calais
Grand Synthe, France: Migrants who are still hoping to cross the English Channel.
Migrants found wet after a failed attempt at crossing the Channel, walk from shelters to get a bus and head to Calais’ rue des huttes to find warmth.
MailOnline received this statement from him: “The French should maximize ground resources over the 20 mile stretch of high-risk beaches north and south Calais.” Traffickers will use any bad weather to force them to take the shortest route.
Natalie Elphicke from Dover, MP for Dover said that “Conditions on English Channel appear set to become more treacherous in coming days.”
“It is urgent that France work with the UK, EU allies and to prevent more deaths. It is unacceptable for anyone to make this type of crossing through a turbulent sea. French authorities need to remind people to listen and remain where they are.
Although the Elysee Palace warned Johnson against exploiting the catastrophe for political gain in the past, the premier wrote a quick letter with five points for cooperation. The five-point urgent plan set out measures like joint patrols to French shores, radar technology deployment and airborne surveillance.
Johnson also suggested that France should accept to return migrants arriving in Britain from France. He claimed it would have an ‘important’ effect on the crisis of migrants and lessen the threat posed by human traffickers.
He tweeted his five-point strategy: “Tonight, I wrote to President Macron offering to go further and faster in order to stop Channel crossings and prevent another appalling tragedy that claimed 27 lives yesterday.”
One refugee stands outside his tent in the Jungle at Dawn on November 26th, 2021.
An asylum seeker lights a flame to stay warm during daybreak in the Jungle’s new Jungle, November 26, 2021
Meanwhile, Emmanuel Macron exploded at Boris Johnson (pictured), branding him ‘not serious for’ sending a five point plan that included demands to end migrant disasters.
“I am grateful to emergency personnel for their help in this difficult situation.
“Following last night’s conversation, I am sure President Macron understands the gravity of our situation. The incentive to risk their lives for traffickers is greatly reduced if those who arrive in this country are quickly returned. This is the most important step that we can all take to decrease the attraction to Northern France, and to end the business model of criminal bands.
“I’m confident that we can tackle illegal immigration by following these steps, and building upon our cooperation to prevent further families from suffering the same devastating losses we witnessed yesterday.”
Gerald Darmanin from France, Interior Minister told Miss Patel on Sunday that he has published his plan.
He accused Britain’s ‘bad migration management’ of inducing immigrants with benefits and lax labour laws. A spokesperson for Mr Darmanin stated that: “We find Boris Johnson’s public letter to be unacceptable. We also oppose any discussions between our counterparts.
‘Priti Patel was not invited to Sunday’s meeting as a result.
Michel Barnier, a former Brexit negotiator, is currently running for French presidency.
France and Britain are already at odds about post-Brexit trading rules and fishing rights. Wednesday’s tragic incident has furthered their animosity. Johnson claimed France is at fault, while Darmanin blamed Britain for ‘bad immigration management.