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Masked men block traffic to UK’s Port of Dover in apparent anti-immigrant protest
CNN • • world
Key Points:
- A group of masked men blocked roads leading to the Port of Dover on Saturday in an apparent anti-immigration protest, causing traffic disruptions and a 4-mile traffic jam.
- The Port of Dover halted all traffic due to the public order incident, with police engaging the protesters, who were seen wearing black paramilitary gear and balaclavas.
- P&O Ferries assured passengers affected by the protest that they would be offered the next available crossing, as the port is a major hub handling millions of passengers and freight vehicles annually.
- The protest reflects ongoing tensions in Dover over migrants crossing the Channel from France, with some politicians, including Nigel Farage, using strong rhetoric against asylum seekers.
- Local Labour MP Mike Tapp condemned the protest as disruptive and highlighted government efforts that have reduced small boat crossings by over 40% this year through cooperation with France.
