Topic
TOPIC
Thirty nine migrants, 31 men and eight women, were found dead in a refrigerated truck in Essex, Britain on October 23, 2019.
Man hurls firebombs at UK immigration centre, kills himself
- Man attacked Dover immigration office used to process asylum seekers crossing the Channel
- Attack came as the UK government seeks to curb record arrivals of migrants in small boats
Man jailed over 2019 Vietnamese truck deaths in UK
Dragos Stefan Damian was extradited from Italy to face a British court following the investigation into the deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals.
Dragos Stefan Damian was extradited from Italy to face a British court following the investigation into the deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals.
Belgium trial starts over death of 39 Vietnamese migrants in UK truck
The trial of 23 people in Bruges follows prison sentences handed down in Britain in January to seven men for manslaughter.
The trial of 23 people in Bruges follows prison sentences handed down in Britain in January to seven men for manslaughter.
Gang busted for smuggling 77 Pakistanis in 86 sq ft truck into EU
Europol said each person was charged between US$5,800-US$9,200 for the trip from camps in Bosnia to Italy or Spain.
Europol said each person was charged between US$5,800-US$9,200 for the trip from camps in Bosnia to Italy or Spain.
UK truck deaths: Vietnamese teen ‘organiser’ faces extradition to Belgium
Ngo Sy Tai is wanted in Belgium over allegations he ran a so-called ‘safe house’ for his fellow Vietnamese nationals in Brussels.
Ngo Sy Tai is wanted in Belgium over allegations he ran a so-called ‘safe house’ for his fellow Vietnamese nationals in Brussels.
Four men jailed for decades over deaths of 39 Vietnamese found in truck
The leader of the group Ronan Hughes was sentenced to 20 years while another major figure Gheorghe Nica got 27.
The leader of the group Ronan Hughes was sentenced to 20 years while another major figure Gheorghe Nica got 27.
Mixed feelings in Vietnam after two convicted in UK over truck deaths
The father of one of the 39 Vietnamese victims said he feels sorry for the men convicted of manslaughter, while another said they should have given the migrants some air.
The father of one of the 39 Vietnamese victims said he feels sorry for the men convicted of manslaughter, while another said they should have given the migrants some air.
Two found guilty in UK over Vietnamese migrant truck deaths
The deaths of the 39 men, women and children in the back of a truck shocked Britain and Vietnam and shone a spotlight on the illicit trade in migrants.
The deaths of the 39 men, women and children in the back of a truck shocked Britain and Vietnam and shone a spotlight on the illicit trade in migrants.
Four men on trial over death of 39 Vietnamese migrants in UK truck
The victims were discovered in England last October at the back of a truck, in a shocking incident which shone a light on global people smuggling.
The victims were discovered in England last October at the back of a truck, in a shocking incident which shone a light on global people smuggling.
Vietnam jails four people over their role in UK truck deaths
The bodies of 39 migrants from Vietnam were found in a refrigerated truck near London in October. Numerous arrests were made in Europe and Vietnam.
The bodies of 39 migrants from Vietnam were found in a refrigerated truck near London in October. Numerous arrests were made in Europe and Vietnam.
Second truck driver pleads guilty over deaths of 39 Vietnamese immigrants
Ronan Hughes admitted playing a part in the deaths of the men, women and children in court on Friday.
Ronan Hughes admitted playing a part in the deaths of the men, women and children in court on Friday.
Vietnamese truck deaths: dozens arrested in Belgium and France
Last October, 39 Vietnamese migrants were found dead inside a truck’s refrigerated container that had been hauled to England.
Last October, 39 Vietnamese migrants were found dead inside a truck’s refrigerated container that had been hauled to England.
British truck driver pleads guilty in deaths of 39 Vietnamese
Northern Ireland’s Maurice Robinson pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges at a London court.
Northern Ireland’s Maurice Robinson pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges at a London court.
Vietnamese truck victims died from lack of oxygen, overheating, UK police say
Two more arrests made in connection with deaths of 39 migrants found in back of refrigerated trailer in Essex.
Two more arrests made in connection with deaths of 39 migrants found in back of refrigerated trailer in Essex.
They stole my mum’s organs: a Vietnamese trafficked to UK
Nguyen was just a child when he and his mother were captured in Vietnam. He was trafficked to the UK and forced to work on a cannabis farm before finally being rescued.
Nguyen was just a child when he and his mother were captured in Vietnam. He was trafficked to the UK and forced to work on a cannabis farm before finally being rescued.
Last of 39 remains of UK truck victims arrive in Vietnam
The bodies and ashes of 23 of the victims arrived in Hanoi, after 16 were flown home earlier in the week.
The bodies and ashes of 23 of the victims arrived in Hanoi, after 16 were flown home earlier in the week.
First bodies of UK truck victims arrive in Vietnam
The first 16 bodies of the 39 people found dead in a refrigerated truck in Britain last month arrived in Vietnam on November 27. A commercial Vietnam Airlines flight carrying the bodies flew from London to Hanoi, where they were met at the airport by ambulances and security personnel.
The first 16 bodies of the 39 people found dead in a refrigerated truck in Britain last month arrived in Vietnam on November 27. A commercial Vietnam Airlines flight carrying the bodies flew from London to Hanoi, where they were met at the airport by ambulances and security personnel.
UK truck deaths: British driver pleads guilty to two charges
Maurice Robinson, 25, faces manslaughter charges over the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants whose bodies were found on October 23.
Maurice Robinson, 25, faces manslaughter charges over the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants whose bodies were found on October 23.
Teen Vietnamese truck victim had escaped from Dutch migrant centre
The teenage boy was among the 39 bodies found in a refrigerated truck in Britain last month, a newspaper report said.
The teenage boy was among the 39 bodies found in a refrigerated truck in Britain last month, a newspaper report said.
British police reveal 10 teens among 39 Vietnamese found dead in truck
The 31 men and eight women are believed to have paid people traffickers for their clandestine transit into England, in one of Britain’s worst incidents of people smuggling.
The 31 men and eight women are believed to have paid people traffickers for their clandestine transit into England, in one of Britain’s worst incidents of people smuggling.
Essex truck dead all confirmed to be Vietnamese
All 39 victims of the Essex truck human smuggling tragedy were Vietnamese nationals, Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security announced on November 7, 2019.
All 39 victims of the Essex truck human smuggling tragedy were Vietnamese nationals, Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security announced on November 7, 2019.
Vietnam arrests eight in connection with UK truck deaths
The bodies of 39 people, all of whom are believed to be Vietnamese according to British police, were found in the back of a refrigerated truck near London last month.
The bodies of 39 people, all of whom are believed to be Vietnamese according to British police, were found in the back of a refrigerated truck near London last month.
British police say they believe all 39 truck death victims were Vietnamese
Vietnam arrests two suspects in connection with case, while UK seeks to question two brothers from Northern Ireland.
Vietnam arrests two suspects in connection with case, while UK seeks to question two brothers from Northern Ireland.
Irish brothers told to hand themselves in over Essex truck deaths
British police said Ronan Hughes and his brother Christopher are crucial to their inquiries into the discovery of the 39 bodies in the container.
British police said Ronan Hughes and his brother Christopher are crucial to their inquiries into the discovery of the 39 bodies in the container.
Vietnam makes arrests as it cracks down on people smuggling
Vietnam ordered an investigation into overseas trafficking after the bodies of 39 migrants, most of them thought to be Vietnamese, were found in a truck in Britain on October 23.
Vietnam ordered an investigation into overseas trafficking after the bodies of 39 migrants, most of them thought to be Vietnamese, were found in a truck in Britain on October 23.
UK truck deaths: families of missing Vietnamese stuck with crippling debt
Parents borrowed thousands of dollars to pay for children’s flights, fake passports and truck rides.
Parents borrowed thousands of dollars to pay for children’s flights, fake passports and truck rides.
Chinese are being trafficked to UK in soaring numbers
The discovery of 39 dead migrants in a truck in Britain highlights a rise in modern slavery cases featuring Chinese and Vietnamese victims. Many more are hidden in the shadows of illicit cannabis farms, nail bars and brothels.
The discovery of 39 dead migrants in a truck in Britain highlights a rise in modern slavery cases featuring Chinese and Vietnamese victims. Many more are hidden in the shadows of illicit cannabis farms, nail bars and brothels.
Vietnam receives documents from UK to help identify Essex truck victims
The eight women and 31 men found on Wednesday in a refrigerated container in Essex, southeast England, were originally identified as Chinese.
The eight women and 31 men found on Wednesday in a refrigerated container in Essex, southeast England, were originally identified as Chinese.
In Vietnam, families contemplate the perilous journey of suspected Essex truck victims
Among the mourning are Nguyen Dinh Gia, 57, who received a call warning of his son’s death and asking for his sympathy.
Among the mourning are Nguyen Dinh Gia, 57, who received a call warning of his son’s death and asking for his sympathy.
Driver charged over 39 deaths, police ask Vietnamese to help identify victims
Maurice Robinson from Northern Ireland faces 39 counts of manslaughter, conspiracy to traffic people and money laundering.
Maurice Robinson from Northern Ireland faces 39 counts of manslaughter, conspiracy to traffic people and money laundering.