The tragic death of seven-year-old Sara Alhashimi, who died in a chaotic incident on a migrant boat crossing the English Channel, has sparked widespread reaction and calls for action within the European Union.

Initially living in Uddevalla, Sara and her family were deported to Iraq, prompting them to embark on a perilous journey in search of safety.

The boat, overloaded and meant for far fewer, became the scene of a devastating accident, claiming Sara among its victims.

EU politicians are now urging for more robust measures against human smuggling, emphasizing the need for a coordinated strategy to prevent such tragedies.

The loss of Sara, remembered in her classroom by an empty chair and a candlelit photo, underscores the human cost of the migration crisis.