From 'Jungle' to jungles, migrants in Calais continue to dream of UK
Summary
Ten years after the large Calais migrant camp called the "Jungle" was cleared by French police, many migrants still come to northern France hoping to reach the UK. French authorities now prevent big camps by regularly clearing smaller ones that appear along the coast, but migrants continue to try crossing the Channel using dangerous boats.Key Facts
- The original "Jungle" camp in Calais was dismantled in October 2016 by French police.
- The camp used to house thousands of migrants trying to get to the UK.
- Since then, smaller camps or "jungles" have spread along the northern French coast.
- French authorities use a "zero fixation points" policy to stop large camps from forming.
- Police regularly move migrants, take down tents, place boulders, and cut trees in these camps.
- Migrants still try to cross the Channel, now often using small boats instead of hiding in trucks.
- Crossing the Channel this way is very dangerous, but many take the risk every year.
- Migrants come from many different countries and are motivated by the hope of a better life in the UK.
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