London: UK police will work with authorities in North Africa to prevent migrants leaving for Europe this summer, The Times reported on Monday. The new deal with North African countries will involve intelligence- and expertise-sharing, as well as crackdowns on people-smuggling gangs. “Just as we’ve deepened diplomatic and security cooperation on illegal migration with France, Italy and Albania, we are working to enhance our cooperation with other key transit and source countries for migration to tackle this shared challenge. The series of proposed laws aims to expedite the detainment and deportation of migrants who arrive illegally in the UK. After visiting Tunisia, Algeria and Libya, Jenrick will travel to Italy to meet Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who has pledged to clamp down on illegal migration as part of her G7 agenda.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 29, 2023 09:47 UTC