France demolishes Calais 'Jungle' camp forcing migrants to claim asylum or face deportation
The French government has started clearing the “Jungle” migrant camp on France’s norther coast. Migrants, primarily from Africa and Middle East, used to live there. They try to warm themselves while waiting to be relocated.
)
The French government has started clearing the “Jungle” migrant camp on France’s norther coast. Migrants, primarily from Africa and Middle East, used to live there. They try to warm themselves while waiting to be relocated. Photo: AFP
)
The “Jungle” is a collection of tents and shelters patched together. They were burnt down by the authorities during the clearing operation. A migrant walks past a shack set on fire during the demolition of the camp. Photo: AFP
)
The migrants living in Calais were forced to board buses and go to one of the 300 shelters set up by the French government all across the country. The migrants will have to seek asylum in a specific period of time or face deportation Anti-riot policemen patrolled the area to avoid any mishap. Photo: AFP
)
Around 200 minors from the camp have been sent to the United Kingdom in keeping with the “Dubs” amendment to the Immigration Act after the camp was set on fire. The picture shows a partial view of the “Jungle” camp on fire. Photo: AFP
)
Find us on YouTube
Top Shows
 "Why the US, the UK are losing their measles-free status")
 "Union workers in Nigeria hold nationwide strike over soaring inflation, unmet promises")
 "Senegal panel proposes delayed polls be held on 2 June")
 "Macron suggests sending troops to Ukraine: Why NATO allies bluntly rejected it")
 "Why the US, the UK are losing their measles-free status")
 "Union workers in Nigeria hold nationwide strike over soaring inflation, unmet promises")
 "Senegal panel proposes delayed polls be held on 2 June")
 "Macron suggests sending troops to Ukraine: Why NATO allies bluntly rejected it")