Calais, 10 years after the Jungle: Migrants still risk the Channel crossing

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A decade after French authorities dismantled the large Jungle camp near Calais, migrants continue to live in smaller coastal camps and attempt dangerous Channel crossings to the UK. The camps are repeatedly dismantled, but people continue making the journey in small boats.

Ten years ago, in 2016, thousands of #migrants lived in what was known as the “Great #Jungle”, a vast camp on the outskirts of #Calais. It took the authorities seven days to dismantle it. Today, dozens of smaller “jungles” are scattered across a wider stretch of the coastline. These camps are dismantled every 48 hours on average. For migrants, the goal remains the same: to cross the Channel and reach the United Kingdom. Despite the risks posed by “small boats”, these makeshift vessels, many continue to attempt the crossing in the hope of a better life. Our reporters Pauline Godart, Claire Paccalin and Mohamed Farhat travelled to northern France for #BilletRetour.