Tragic Death of Asylum Seeker on UK Barge Sparks Investigation

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An asylum seeker has died on board the Bibby Stockholm barge, which is being used to house migrants off the south coast of England. The British government's policy of using barges and former military sites to accommodate asylum seekers has faced criticism, with human rights campaigners calling it inhumane. The charity Care4Calais has urged the government to take responsibility for the tragedy and address the deteriorating mental health of migrants in such accommodations. British police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
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