Nine suspected migrant smugglers go on trial in France over boat deaths
- Posted on June 16, 2025
- By Le Monde
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Nine suspected migrant smugglers go on trial in France over boat deaths

The eight suspects – Afghans and Kurds aged between 22 and 40 – are being tried in northern France, on charges of involuntary manslaughter by violating security obligations. Another suspect has not been caught and is being tried in absentia.