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Calais refugee camp: Almost 1,000 bussed out as clearance operation begins – live Calais refugee camp: Almost 1,000 bussed out as clearance operation begins – live
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French officials have been at pains to insist that the eviction operation was proceeding, as interior minister Bernard Cazeneuve put it, “in a calm and orderly manner.”
These pictures show the latest scenes from the queues waiting to enter processing centres.
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Calais evictees 'distressed by lack of information'Calais evictees 'distressed by lack of information'
Carmen FishwickCarmen Fishwick
Carmen Fishwick has been speaking to charity workers on the ground in Calais. Volunteers working closely with the camp’s registration process warn that a lack of information in the camp is causing psychological distress, as fears over the safety of refugees grows, she writes.Carmen Fishwick has been speaking to charity workers on the ground in Calais. Volunteers working closely with the camp’s registration process warn that a lack of information in the camp is causing psychological distress, as fears over the safety of refugees grows, she writes.
Charity worker Tina Brocklebank, of L’Auberge des Migrants, part of the umbrella organisationHelp Refugees, is working in the registration area. She says that considerable number of people, wary of registering with authorities, have already left the camp.Charity worker Tina Brocklebank, of L’Auberge des Migrants, part of the umbrella organisationHelp Refugees, is working in the registration area. She says that considerable number of people, wary of registering with authorities, have already left the camp.
My friend just got to Paris, but now he is worried he shouldn’t have gone. He knows he can’t come back to Calais now. He will stay with another friend now on the streets under a bridge in Paris. It was an impossible decision for him, people just don’t have enough informationMy friend just got to Paris, but now he is worried he shouldn’t have gone. He knows he can’t come back to Calais now. He will stay with another friend now on the streets under a bridge in Paris. It was an impossible decision for him, people just don’t have enough information
Despite the clear-out beginning in a peaceful fashion, charity workers report that there is mounting confusion and anxiety in camp with refugees uncertain about what is going to happen. Brocklebank added:Despite the clear-out beginning in a peaceful fashion, charity workers report that there is mounting confusion and anxiety in camp with refugees uncertain about what is going to happen. Brocklebank added:
I have so many friends calling me for information, asking what is happening. They are asking me if they’re going to detention centres. People fear they won’t be able to leave the accommodation being provided by the authorities. There are a lot of reservations.I have so many friends calling me for information, asking what is happening. They are asking me if they’re going to detention centres. People fear they won’t be able to leave the accommodation being provided by the authorities. There are a lot of reservations.
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Another 20 children, all male, who had come from the camp in Calais arrived in Devon on Monday, the region’s county council said.Another 20 children, all male, who had come from the camp in Calais arrived in Devon on Monday, the region’s county council said.
A temporary Home Office facility has been set up to help with the number of at-risk youngsters being transferred from the ramshackle site.A temporary Home Office facility has been set up to help with the number of at-risk youngsters being transferred from the ramshackle site.
Up to 70 young people can be housed in emergency accommodation secured in the area, the council said on Sunday.Up to 70 young people can be housed in emergency accommodation secured in the area, the council said on Sunday.
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Home Secretary Amber Rudd will make a statement on unaccompanied children in Calais in the House of Commons at about 430pm.Home Secretary Amber Rudd will make a statement on unaccompanied children in Calais in the House of Commons at about 430pm.
There will also be questions in the House of Lords at 230pm. We’ll bring them to you as they happen.There will also be questions in the House of Lords at 230pm. We’ll bring them to you as they happen.
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We mentioned earlier that the transfer of Calais children to Britain has been “temporarily paused” at the request of French authorities due to the camp clearance.We mentioned earlier that the transfer of Calais children to Britain has been “temporarily paused” at the request of French authorities due to the camp clearance.
The charity Safe Passage UK tweets:The charity Safe Passage UK tweets:
We are taking our children to another entrance to avoid this #Calais pic.twitter.com/JRFLgd4lRYWe are taking our children to another entrance to avoid this #Calais pic.twitter.com/JRFLgd4lRY
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900 migrants depart Calais900 migrants depart Calais
The number of migrants who have left the Calais camp today continues to rise, according to BBC News producer Piers Scholfield:The number of migrants who have left the Calais camp today continues to rise, according to BBC News producer Piers Scholfield:
Now up to 900 departed on 23 buses. #CalaisNow up to 900 departed on 23 buses. #Calais
#Calais prefect says 60 buses should leave today. Would be approx 2,500 people if they continue at the same rate.#Calais prefect says 60 buses should leave today. Would be approx 2,500 people if they continue at the same rate.
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Angelique Chrisafis has tweeted this picture from Calais:Angelique Chrisafis has tweeted this picture from Calais:
#calais afghans waiting 4 bus to pays de loire, had board game of how to get to UK, would apply for asylum in France pic.twitter.com/xVR0OY6M8v#calais afghans waiting 4 bus to pays de loire, had board game of how to get to UK, would apply for asylum in France pic.twitter.com/xVR0OY6M8v
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The Tory MP for Dover, Charlie Elphicke, fears a surge of migrants will try to cross the Channel after the Calais camp is finally closed.The Tory MP for Dover, Charlie Elphicke, fears a surge of migrants will try to cross the Channel after the Calais camp is finally closed.
A vocal opponent of the sprawling site, he says border security must now be stepped up: “People will be more desperate than ever to see if they can break into Britain.”A vocal opponent of the sprawling site, he says border security must now be stepped up: “People will be more desperate than ever to see if they can break into Britain.”
He welcomed the creation of an immigration “gold command” in Kent: “It shows that the authorities are taking the risk seriously and I hope the dismantling of the ‘jungle’ continues to go off peacefully as it has so far.”He welcomed the creation of an immigration “gold command” in Kent: “It shows that the authorities are taking the risk seriously and I hope the dismantling of the ‘jungle’ continues to go off peacefully as it has so far.”
Elphicke’s constituency could become the first calling point for migrants seeking to enter the UK following calls last week from French presidential hopeful Alain Juppe for the border to be moved back to the British side of the Channel.Elphicke’s constituency could become the first calling point for migrants seeking to enter the UK following calls last week from French presidential hopeful Alain Juppe for the border to be moved back to the British side of the Channel.
“Whatever happens, we need to be prepared for every eventuality and we need to take control. That means we need to invest in the Dover controls, intelligence, security on the English channel, as well as better roads to Dover,” the MP said. “It is in the interests of Dover and Calais that Britain and France work together to end the Calais migrant magnet.”“Whatever happens, we need to be prepared for every eventuality and we need to take control. That means we need to invest in the Dover controls, intelligence, security on the English channel, as well as better roads to Dover,” the MP said. “It is in the interests of Dover and Calais that Britain and France work together to end the Calais migrant magnet.”
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Home affairs editor Alan Travis is also monitoring events from London today:Home affairs editor Alan Travis is also monitoring events from London today:
Home Office say the transfer of Calais children to Britain has been 'temporarily paused' at French request due to camp clearanceHome Office say the transfer of Calais children to Britain has been 'temporarily paused' at French request due to camp clearance
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Angelique ChrisafisAngelique Chrisafis
Angelique Chrisafis is also inside the processing centre hangar. She reports that for some people the choice of destination is more or less arbitrary.Angelique Chrisafis is also inside the processing centre hangar. She reports that for some people the choice of destination is more or less arbitrary.
#calais a lone Sudanese man who doesn't know France picks Normandy on a map, gets blue wristband, waits for bus#calais a lone Sudanese man who doesn't know France picks Normandy on a map, gets blue wristband, waits for bus
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Lisa O'CarrollLisa O'Carroll
We’ve just been given access to the hangar where migrants are being asked to queue up for their place on a bus and hopefully a fresh start on life, Lisa O’Carroll reports.We’ve just been given access to the hangar where migrants are being asked to queue up for their place on a bus and hopefully a fresh start on life, Lisa O’Carroll reports.
While it is quite intense it is orderly. Migrants are shown a map of the regions of France and asked to say where they want to go. This man is happy with Normandy.While it is quite intense it is orderly. Migrants are shown a map of the regions of France and asked to say where they want to go. This man is happy with Normandy.
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The port of Calais, the closest point between Britain and continental Europe, has for more than 15 years been a magnet for refugees and migrants who want to start a new life in this country.The port of Calais, the closest point between Britain and continental Europe, has for more than 15 years been a magnet for refugees and migrants who want to start a new life in this country.
Here is a potted history of some major episodes in the development of the migrant camps around the city.Here is a potted history of some major episodes in the development of the migrant camps around the city.
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600 people bussed away from Calais camp by 11.30am600 people bussed away from Calais camp by 11.30am
By 11:30, 600 refugees & migrants had left by bus to places including burgundy, north eastern France, western France #calaisBy 11:30, 600 refugees & migrants had left by bus to places including burgundy, north eastern France, western France #calais
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Our reporters have arrived back at the processing queues and say that all is now calm in the area. We will keep an eye on the situation.Our reporters have arrived back at the processing queues and say that all is now calm in the area. We will keep an eye on the situation.
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The Press Association has filed a few lines on the unrest among people waiting to be processed and transferred away from Calais. Details of what is happening are still very patchy, but according to this PA update from just after 11am:The Press Association has filed a few lines on the unrest among people waiting to be processed and transferred away from Calais. Details of what is happening are still very patchy, but according to this PA update from just after 11am:
Dozens of riot police marched in to control the queue, as people started to push and shove at the front just before midday.Dozens of riot police marched in to control the queue, as people started to push and shove at the front just before midday.
While a few punches were thrown in scuffles, most of the crowd waited patiently inside the barriers which police then spread out to give them more space.While a few punches were thrown in scuffles, most of the crowd waited patiently inside the barriers which police then spread out to give them more space.
Police have formed a barrier to prevent people queuing from behind from joining the fray until the situation becomes less volatile.Police have formed a barrier to prevent people queuing from behind from joining the fray until the situation becomes less volatile.
Our video team has taken the footage from the tweet below and republished it the right way round.Our video team has taken the footage from the tweet below and republished it the right way round.
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