Calais, 10 years after the Jungle: Migrants still risk the Channel crossing
Ten years ago, in 2016, thousands of #migrants lived in what was known as the “Great #Jungle”, a vast camp on the outskirts of #Calais.
France 24 reports: Ten years ago, in 2016, thousands of #migrants lived in what was known as the “Great #Jungle”, a vast camp on the outskirts of #Calais.
It took the authorities seven days to dismantle it. Today, dozens of smaller “jungles” are scattered across a wider stretch of the coastline.
This world story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Jungle, Channel and Calais.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- France 24
- First reported
- Key names
- Jungle, Channel, Calais, Pauline Godart
- Section
- World
- Figure cited
- These camps are dismantled every 48 hours on average. (France 24)
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