Controversial UK Student Visa Ban Sparks Concerns of Dangerous Migrant Routes

In a move that has drawn heavy criticism, the UK government has announced a ban on student visas from four countries - Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Cameroon. The new policy, set to take effect on March 26th, has sparked concerns that it will have the unintended consequence of driving more people to undertake dangerous journeys across the English Channel in small boats.

The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, justified the decision by citing issues around