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MiscellaneousJustice Sought in Erbil as Trial Begins for Alleged Mastermind of English Channel Tragedy
The trial of an alleged Iraqi-Kurdish people smuggler, Bashdar, accused in the 2021 English Channel disaster that killed 31, has opened in Erbil, Iraq. Families of the victims are seeking justice as the case proceeds, which is linked to ongoing investigations in France and the UK.
The National|October 14, 2026
MiscellaneousTrial Begins in Paris for 14 Suspected Smugglers Over Deadliest English Channel Migrant Disaster
Fourteen suspects have gone on trial in Paris over the 2021 English Channel tragedy that killed 31 migrants, marking the deadliest disaster of its kind on record.
Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026|1