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Home Secretary says nearly all women on small boats are raped

Shabana Mahmood claimed that almost every woman trying to reach the UK by small boat has been raped during their journey. She also stated that criminal gangs, who are people traffickers, control who comes to the UK. Imran Hussain from the Refugee Council acknowledged the sexual violence but questioned the closure of safe routes.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 October 2026 at 1:58

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