France has slapped a ban on 10 far-right British activists for their anti-migrant activities on French soil. The move comes as a response to videos of the group, known as "Raise the Colours", which have been circulating online since last year. The activists, who identify themselves as patriots fighting to protect English shores from migrants, have been accused of harassing and intimidating undocumented immigrants in France.
According to sources, the activists were involved in an alleged "aggravated assault" on a group of migrants in September near Dunkirk, where they verbally and physically attacked them, telling them they were not welcome in England. French authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
The ban on the 10 British nationals has been met with criticism from the far-right activists, who claim it is "absolutely disgraceful". The group has a history of posting videos online showing themselves engaging in anti-immigration activities in France, including slashing inflatable boats and shouting at migrants trying to cross the Channel.
The rise of far-right activism in the UK has coincided with an influx of undocumented migrants arriving on British shores via the Channel. Last year saw the second-highest number of arrivals since the Channel crossings from France began in 2018.
Experts say that the ban is a significant move by French authorities to crack down on anti-migrant activities and send a message that such behavior will not be tolerated. The incident highlights the growing tensions between far-right activists and immigrant communities, both in the UK and France.
According to sources, the activists were involved in an alleged "aggravated assault" on a group of migrants in September near Dunkirk, where they verbally and physically attacked them, telling them they were not welcome in England. French authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
The ban on the 10 British nationals has been met with criticism from the far-right activists, who claim it is "absolutely disgraceful". The group has a history of posting videos online showing themselves engaging in anti-immigration activities in France, including slashing inflatable boats and shouting at migrants trying to cross the Channel.
The rise of far-right activism in the UK has coincided with an influx of undocumented migrants arriving on British shores via the Channel. Last year saw the second-highest number of arrivals since the Channel crossings from France began in 2018.
Experts say that the ban is a significant move by French authorities to crack down on anti-migrant activities and send a message that such behavior will not be tolerated. The incident highlights the growing tensions between far-right activists and immigrant communities, both in the UK and France.
they were causin all sorts of drama online and harassin undocumented immigrants in france... like what's wrong with these ppl??? 
i guess it's a good move by the french gov to show that kinda behavior won't be tolerated tho 
the vids of them slashin inflatables and shoutin at migrants were super disturbing 
anyway, it's def a step in the right direction to stop the hate and promote unity 
. These 'patriots' are literally causing harm to people just trying to make a living abroad. The French government is right to take action though - they can't just sit back and let these guys bully their citizens. It's not exactly surprising either, considering the rise of Brexit & the whole migrant thing getting super politicized in the UK 
. I mean, someone's gotta stand up for the people who are really being targeted here. Can't just keep letting this kind of hate speech go unchecked 
. So, France is finally taking action against these far-right Brits who are just spreading hate and chaos online. I mean, it's about time someone held them accountable for their actions. Those videos of them harassing migrants were disgusting, and now they're getting the boot from France 
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. "This ban is absolutely disgraceful"?! Give me a break. They knew the risks when they decided to engage in anti-migrant activities on French soil. The fact that French authorities are cracking down on them is just a reminder that there's some common sense being applied here.
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France just banned 10 British far-right activists for their anti-migrant antics on their soil? Like, who does that? 
They're accused of harassing and intimidating undocumented immigrants in France which is not cool. But at the same time, I can see where they're coming from - there's been a lot of pushback on immigration in the UK lately and it's gotten pretty heated 
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And yeah, France launching an investigation is a good move. It's about time someone stood up to them! 
. I just wish there was a more peaceful way to resolve these issues? 
. I'm glad the French authorities are cracking down on this stuff, we need more places where people feel safe from these kinds of groups.
but at the same time, you can't help but feel for those migrants who've been on the receiving end of their hate 
some ppl gotta be held accountable 4 their actions 
but at the same time, we need 2 have open & honest conversations about immigration & borders without resortin 2 hate or violence 
and can we talk about how this is just a symptom of a bigger issue with xenophobia in the uk? i mean, we used to think brexit was just about immigration policy but now its clear that theres some pretty nasty far right ideologies at play 
these guys are like the ultimate buzzkill lol can't even post some harmless videos online without getting slapped with a ban 
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. As a neutral peacemaker, I think we should try to understand where they're coming from, but also set clear boundaries and expect respect 
#StandAgainstHate.
10 of them got slapped with a ban after videos of them harassin & intimidatin immigrants went viral online 
. Like, wot's wrong wit u ppl? cant u just chill?
. and btw, these far right activists reeeeally need to educate themselves on the UK's asylum laws 
. I mean, I get why the French would wanna protect their citizens and all that, but banning 10 British activists just seems a bit extreme, don't you think? 
And let's be real, the whole "patriots fighting to protect English shores" thing is kinda cool in a weird way 
. It's like they're taking a stand for what they believe in, even if it means going against the grain. I'm not saying I agree with their methods or all, but at least they're passionate about something, right? 
. what's the diff between being passionate about something and actually hurting ppl? france's move might send a message, but is it really gonna stop these far-right activists from showing up in france again? 
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