"Guilty Verdict in Channel Migrant Dinghy Pilot Manslaughter Trial"

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"Guilty Verdict in Channel Migrant Dinghy Pilot Manslaughter Trial"
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Ibrahima Bah, a migrant navigating an inflatable boat in the English Channel, has been found responsible for the death of four people, marking the first time a migrant has been held accountable for harm caused to other occupants. Bah, who claimed to be coerced into steering the unseaworthy vessel, faced complex legal questions about his responsibility for the deaths. The case highlighted the clash between laws punishing illegal immigration and protecting genuine asylum seekers, ultimately resulting in Bah's conviction for manslaughter.

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