Sudanese man charged over Channel deaths

The victims, two men and two women, drowned on Thursday, bringing the total number of migrant deaths in the Channel this year to six.

Ali appeared before Folkestone Magistrates’ Court under a new British immigration law designed to target human smugglers.

The National Crime Agency is leading the investigation into the organized gang behind the crossing.

This incident has intensified the debate over the UK's asylum policies and the safety of the world's busiest shipping lane.