French Police Clear Migrant Camp Near Calais
French police have dismantled a migrant camp near Calais, used by victims of a recent Channel disaster. The tragedy involved a dinghy collapses off Cap Gris-Nez, with most victims from Eritrea. Local charities condemned the eviction, urging for lasting solutions between France and the UK.
French police have dismantled a migrant camp near Calais, believed to be used by some of the twelve victims of a recent Channel disaster.
The victims included six children and a pregnant woman.
The tragedy occurred when a dinghy transporting 65 people collapsed three miles off Cap Gris-Nez, with most of them reportedly from Eritrea.
French authorities mobilized diggers and riot police to clear the camp early Wednesday, citing a policy discouraging migrants from living near the coast.
Despite the tragedy, more migrants were seen attempting the dangerous crossing.
In response, Jean-Luc Dubaële, the mayor of Wimereux, called for lasting solutions between France and the UK.
Local charities condemned the eviction, saying it endangers lives.
Meanwhile, UK authorities dropped charges against two youths involved in a separate Channel crossing due to age assessment issues.
The victims included six children and a pregnant woman.
The tragedy occurred when a dinghy transporting 65 people collapsed three miles off Cap Gris-Nez, with most of them reportedly from Eritrea.
French authorities mobilized diggers and riot police to clear the camp early Wednesday, citing a policy discouraging migrants from living near the coast.
Despite the tragedy, more migrants were seen attempting the dangerous crossing.
In response, Jean-Luc Dubaële, the mayor of Wimereux, called for lasting solutions between France and the UK.
Local charities condemned the eviction, saying it endangers lives.
Meanwhile, UK authorities dropped charges against two youths involved in a separate Channel crossing due to age assessment issues.