French navy criticized for not rescuing migrant dinghy

The French navy has faced criticism for not stopping a migrant dinghy carrying 60 people that encountered trouble in French waters. Instead of intervening, the navy escorted the boat while contacting UK Border Force for assistance. After the incident, French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau stated that France would reconsider its approach to prevent such crossings. Eyewitnesses and politicians have condemned the navy's actions, calling it a "taxi service" for migrants. Recent data shows a rise in migrant crossings, with over 1,000 arrivals in just the first four days of March. This marks an 8% increase compared to the same period last year.