A recently agreed-upon deal between the United Kingdom and France, valued at over €760,000, will allow French authorities to use water cannons and tear gas against migrants. The agreement aims to address migration issues, though specific details regarding implementation remain unclear. The UK is financially supporting the initiative, signaling its approval of the measures. Human rights organizations have strongly condemned the plan, characterizing it as an “escalation of state violence” and raising concerns about the potential for harm to vulnerable individuals. Critics argue the use of such force is disproportionate and violates international humanitarian standards. The agreement has sparked debate regarding the ethics of border control and the treatment of migrants attempting to cross the English Channel. Further details on the deployment schedule and specific circumstances for use of force are expected to be released by French authorities.