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| Calais migrants: France begins to clear 'Jungle' camp | Calais migrants: France begins to clear 'Jungle' camp |
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| More than 1,200 police and officials in France have begun an operation to clear the "Jungle" migrant camp in Calais. | More than 1,200 police and officials in France have begun an operation to clear the "Jungle" migrant camp in Calais. |
| The camp has been housing at least 7,000 people in squalid conditions. | |
| Migrants queued peacefully to be processed, and the first of some 60 coaches that will carry them to refugee centres across France have now left. | Migrants queued peacefully to be processed, and the first of some 60 coaches that will carry them to refugee centres across France have now left. |
| There is concern that some migrants will refuse to go because they still want to get to Britain and that weekend clashes with police could be repeated. | |
| The demolition of the camp is expected to take place on Tuesday. | The demolition of the camp is expected to take place on Tuesday. |
| The UK has begun to accept some of the estimated 1,300 unaccompanied children from the camp. | The UK has begun to accept some of the estimated 1,300 unaccompanied children from the camp. |
| The first group without family ties to the UK has arrived in Britain under the "Dubs amendment" rules, which grant refuge to the most vulnerable. | The first group without family ties to the UK has arrived in Britain under the "Dubs amendment" rules, which grant refuge to the most vulnerable. |
| However, the Home Office said on Monday the transfer process had been paused during the demolition of the Jungle, at the request of the French. | However, the Home Office said on Monday the transfer process had been paused during the demolition of the Jungle, at the request of the French. |
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| The Jungle migrants are being placed into separate queues to determine who are in families, travelling alone or whether they are in vulnerable categories. | |
| After processing they will leave for various parts of France and be given the opportunity to claim asylum. If they do not, they could face deportation. | After processing they will leave for various parts of France and be given the opportunity to claim asylum. If they do not, they could face deportation. |
| There are 7,500 beds being made available in 450 centres across France. | There are 7,500 beds being made available in 450 centres across France. |
| The first coach left less than an hour after processing began - carrying 50 Sudanese to the Burgundy region, AFP reported. | The first coach left less than an hour after processing began - carrying 50 Sudanese to the Burgundy region, AFP reported. |
| By mid-morning there were long lines at the entrance to the registration centre but French officials said the operation was proceeding well. Parts of the camp were emptying quickly, the BBC's Gavin Lee reported. | |
| Officials have predicted that some 2,500 people will leave the camp on Monday. | Officials have predicted that some 2,500 people will leave the camp on Monday. |
| 'My dream is dead' - at the Jungle with the BBC's Gavin Lee | 'My dream is dead' - at the Jungle with the BBC's Gavin Lee |
| Rue des Garennes links the Jungle camp to the new migrant processing centre, and is a street of suitcases and resignation. | Rue des Garennes links the Jungle camp to the new migrant processing centre, and is a street of suitcases and resignation. |
| At 05:00, three hours before the clearance operation was due to start, groups of refugees and migrants began to form a queue. Since then, a mass exodus from the camp and hundreds are now lining the road waiting for a coach to take them away. | At 05:00, three hours before the clearance operation was due to start, groups of refugees and migrants began to form a queue. Since then, a mass exodus from the camp and hundreds are now lining the road waiting for a coach to take them away. |
| Towards the back of the queue is Adil from Sudan, carrying two bags, a football and a guitar. "My dream is dead, the people you see here, they are broken. We can't believe it's over." | Towards the back of the queue is Adil from Sudan, carrying two bags, a football and a guitar. "My dream is dead, the people you see here, they are broken. We can't believe it's over." |
| Inside the camp, aid workers from Care for Calais are moving tent to tent, warning migrants that if they don't leave, they'll be arrested. The police presence is large, with many huddled in riot vans, keeping out of the cold, and making the most of the calm. | Inside the camp, aid workers from Care for Calais are moving tent to tent, warning migrants that if they don't leave, they'll be arrested. The police presence is large, with many huddled in riot vans, keeping out of the cold, and making the most of the calm. |
| Children will be housed in the camp's converted shipping containers while the rest of the Jungle is dismantled. | Children will be housed in the camp's converted shipping containers while the rest of the Jungle is dismantled. |
| From Tuesday, heavy machinery will be sent to clear the tents and shelters that have been left behind. The whole operation is expected to take three days. | From Tuesday, heavy machinery will be sent to clear the tents and shelters that have been left behind. The whole operation is expected to take three days. |
| The French interior ministry said it "does not want to use force but if there are migrants who refuse to leave, or NGOs who cause trouble, the police might be forced to intervene". | The French interior ministry said it "does not want to use force but if there are migrants who refuse to leave, or NGOs who cause trouble, the police might be forced to intervene". |
| There are reports that British activists from the No Borders group have travelled to the Jungle to try to disrupt the demolition process. | There are reports that British activists from the No Borders group have travelled to the Jungle to try to disrupt the demolition process. |
| One Afghan migrant at the camp, Karhazi, told the AFP news agency: "They'll have to force us to leave. We want to go to Britain." | One Afghan migrant at the camp, Karhazi, told the AFP news agency: "They'll have to force us to leave. We want to go to Britain." |
| Those leaving had mixed emotions. One Sudanese man shouted: "Our dream is over." | |
| However, Abbas, also from Sudan, said: "I feel very happy. I've had enough of the Jungle." | |
| The Jungle has played host to scenes of both squalor and of violence, as migrants, mainly from Africa and the Middle East, attempt to board lorries bound for the UK, clashing with drivers and police in the process. | The Jungle has played host to scenes of both squalor and of violence, as migrants, mainly from Africa and the Middle East, attempt to board lorries bound for the UK, clashing with drivers and police in the process. |
| Why do migrants want to come to the UK? | Why do migrants want to come to the UK? |
| Most believe there is a better prospect of finding work. Many want to claim asylum, although others want to enter incognito and remain as illegal workers. | Most believe there is a better prospect of finding work. Many want to claim asylum, although others want to enter incognito and remain as illegal workers. |
| The language issue is also important - many speak English but do not have a European language. Some also have relatives in the UK and that is a big draw. | The language issue is also important - many speak English but do not have a European language. Some also have relatives in the UK and that is a big draw. |
| Some are attracted by a belief that there is better housing and education available. | Some are attracted by a belief that there is better housing and education available. |
| Some commentators believe illegal migrants also perceive Britain as a "soft touch" for benefits and a better place to find "black economy" jobs, although studies do not necessarily back up this view | Some commentators believe illegal migrants also perceive Britain as a "soft touch" for benefits and a better place to find "black economy" jobs, although studies do not necessarily back up this view |
| A UK-funded wall 1km (0.6 miles) long is being built along the main road to the port in an attempt to deter would-be stowaways. The UK government has not confirmed the cost, but it is reported to have contributed about £1.9m (€2.2m). | A UK-funded wall 1km (0.6 miles) long is being built along the main road to the port in an attempt to deter would-be stowaways. The UK government has not confirmed the cost, but it is reported to have contributed about £1.9m (€2.2m). |
| Work on the wall, which began last month, is due to be finished by the end of the year. | Work on the wall, which began last month, is due to be finished by the end of the year. |
| What is the Jungle? | What is the Jungle? |
| The Calais camp is just part of a Europe-wide migrant crisis. | The Calais camp is just part of a Europe-wide migrant crisis. |
| Last year more than one million migrants - many fleeing the civil war in Syria - arrived in Europe. Countries struggled to cope with the influx and division arose in the EU over how best to deal with resettling people. | Last year more than one million migrants - many fleeing the civil war in Syria - arrived in Europe. Countries struggled to cope with the influx and division arose in the EU over how best to deal with resettling people. |
| In March, the EU struck a deal with Turkey to try to stop migrants crossing from Turkey to Greece while Balkan nations closed their borders to migrants. As a result, the number of arrivals using the so-called eastern Mediterranean route has fallen. | In March, the EU struck a deal with Turkey to try to stop migrants crossing from Turkey to Greece while Balkan nations closed their borders to migrants. As a result, the number of arrivals using the so-called eastern Mediterranean route has fallen. |
| However, migrants from African countries such as Eritrea and Somalia as well as west African nations such as Nigeria and the Gambia are continuing to attempt the crossing from Libya to Italy. | However, migrants from African countries such as Eritrea and Somalia as well as west African nations such as Nigeria and the Gambia are continuing to attempt the crossing from Libya to Italy. |
| Some migrants are seeking economic opportunities in Europe - others are fleeing war, instability or authoritarian governments. | Some migrants are seeking economic opportunities in Europe - others are fleeing war, instability or authoritarian governments. |
| A note on terminology: The BBC uses the term migrant to refer to all people on the move who have yet to complete the legal process of claiming asylum. This group includes people fleeing war-torn countries such as Syria, who are likely to be granted refugee status, as well as people who are seeking jobs and better lives, who governments are likely to rule are economic migrants. | A note on terminology: The BBC uses the term migrant to refer to all people on the move who have yet to complete the legal process of claiming asylum. This group includes people fleeing war-torn countries such as Syria, who are likely to be granted refugee status, as well as people who are seeking jobs and better lives, who governments are likely to rule are economic migrants. |