Calais migrants news
Follow RT on the news and reports about ongoing crisis in Calais. It is a French town and main seaport for ferries between France and England. The Channel Tunnel between the countries opened in 1994. Get the news and articles on history and cultural aspects of Calais. Recently, Calais has become a destination for many refugees wishing to enter England. Don’t miss the latest news and stories on crisis in Calais and its background. There used to be a so-called Calais Jungle – a refugee encampment in the town. However, after the fire of the constructions, the camp was demolished and thousands of migrants were replaced to either temporary reception centers, or to other camps. Find information and news on RT.com on that matter.
- 500 migrants moved from French camp infamous for riots & clashes with police (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Up to 500 migrants have been cleared from a camp, near the port city of Dunkirk in France, notorious for internal gangs and clashes with police. Officials say it was part of efforts to prevent the spread of “shantytowns.”Sep 6, 2018 16:25World News - 'We are not the US': Calais residents fear more violence after gunfire sparks mass migrant brawlsThe mass brawls between African and Afghan migrants in the French port city of Calais Thursday have prompted residents to call on the government to step in, telling RT they have been living in fear for years.Feb 3, 2018 04:38World News
- Several shot & dozens injured as 100+ migrants face off in bloody clashes in CalaisAt least five people suffered gunshot wounds and dozens were injured as violent clashes between Afghan and Eritrean migrants broke out in and around the French port city of Calais.Feb 2, 2018 07:06World News
- Macron to insist Britain must pay for Calais border controls even after BrexitFrance is set to make demands on Theresa May over the British border in Calais after Brexit. Hundreds of migrants and refugees remain stranded on the French side of the English Channel.Dec 28, 2017 10:27UK News
- Nazi attacks & homelessness: Calais migrants head for Britain because Europe is too hostileMigrants in Calais told RT they are fighting to reach the UK because other European states offer them nothing but abuse and destitution. This is despite EU promises they would be integrated into society.Nov 30, 2017 15:40UK News
- Police open fire on car carrying 9 migrants in Calais - reportsA car carrying nine Iraqi and Afghan migrants tried to plow through a police roadblock in the northern French city of Calais on Saturday.Nov 26, 2017 11:09World News
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