Bangladesh, Oct. 24 -- The United Kingdom has taken a decisive step in its escalating campaign against transnational people-smuggling operations, announcing a new round of sanctions targeting Balkan-based organized crime groups allegedly responsible for facilitating illegal migration routes into Western Europe and the UK The move, unveiled during a Western Balkans summit hosted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, underscores Londons growing focus on curbing irregular migration through financial and legal measures aimed at dismantling the networks profiting from human suffering.

The sanctions-imposed under the Global Irregular Migration Sanctions Regime (GIMSR)-represent the second package introduced since the mechanisms inception earlier thi...