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UK Targets Vietnamese Migrants in Social Media Campaign to Curb Illegal Crossings

The UK government launches a targeted campaign on Facebook and YouTube, aiming to reduce the number of Vietnamese migrants attempting illegal Channel crossings.

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BARROW-IN-FURNESS, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 25: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is seen during a visit to an engineering firm on March 25, 2024 in Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom. The PM has touted a new fund backed by £20 million in public money to secure the future of the UK's nuclear industry with a package of investment aimed at boosting skills and jobs amid concerns about defence spending (Photo by Danny Lawson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The campaign, initiated on Monday, employs real testimonies to highlight the dangers and consequences of illegal migration.
  • An increase in small boat arrivals from Vietnam has prompted the UK to focus on Vietnamese nationals, following a successful campaign in Albania.
  • Adverts warn of the risks of debt and exploitation by people-smuggling gangs, and the harsh realities of living in the UK illegally.
  • Home Secretary James Cleverly emphasizes the campaign's role in saving lives and undermining the business model of criminal gangs.
  • UK and Vietnamese authorities plan to enhance their partnership on migration issues, with senior officials scheduled to meet in April.