France bans 10 far-right UK activists for targeting migrant boats

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 14, 2026 at 03:43 PM

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In January 2026, France banned ten British activists associated with the far-right group "Raise the Colours" from entering or residing in the country. The French Ministry of Interior stated the ban was due to the group's actions on the northern French coast, which included searching for and destroying small boats used by migrants attempting to cross into the UK, as well as engaging in propaganda activities. The ban follows an investigation into an alleged assault on migrants in September near Dunkirk by individuals carrying British flags. While French authorities did not name the banned individuals, "Raise the Colours" stated they had not received formal notification and asserted their commitment to peaceful and lawful activities. The French Interior Minister emphasized that violent or hate-inciting actions are not tolerated in France.

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UK ×250% Raise the Colours ×360% France ×270% Laurent Nunez 80%

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anti-migrant activists 90% migrant boats 80% far-right 70% france 70% asylum seekers 60% uk activists 60% immigration 50% raise the colours 50% english channel 40%