French Police Authorized to Use Water Cannon on Asylum Seekers

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French police have been authorized to use water cannons against asylum seekers.
This decision is part of a £660 million deal with the UK government.
Refugee charities have criticized the use of water cannons as 'sickening'.
The deployment includes a riot squad aimed at preventing small boats from crossing.
The move comes as authorities prepare for increased migrant activity in summer.

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French police authorised to use water cannon on asylum seekers in £660m deal with UKThe Guardian · 1 month ago

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French police have been authorized to use water cannons against asylum seekers.
This decision is part of a £660 million deal with the UK government.
Refugee charities have criticized the use of water cannons as 'sickening'.
The deployment includes a riot squad aimed at preventing small boats from crossing.
The move comes as authorities prepare for increased migrant activity in summer.

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