European Refugee Crisis

• Underage migrants being moved out of Calais to sites around France

  French authorities began busing underage migrants Wednesday out of Calais to processing centres around France, as the government tries to bring a definitive end to the notorious migrant camp in this English Channel city.

  World

  Nov 2, 2016
  
• Calais jungle: Exploring the ‘tradition’ causing some migrants to burn their tents

  Apocalyptic scenes unfolded early Wednesday morning as the sprawling migrant camp known as “the Jungle" was engulfed in flames.

  World

  Oct 26, 2016
  
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• Fire engulfs Calais ‘Jungle’ camp as migrants continue to evacuate

  Firefighters have doused several dozen fires set by migrants as they left the makeshift camp where they have been living near the northern French city of Calais.

  World

  Oct 26, 2016
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• Why France is dismantling the Calais camp and dispersing thousands of migrants

  The makeshift camp, which many refugees have called home for months, became widely known as a symbol for Europe's growing refugee crisis due to its deplorable conditions.

  World

  Oct 24, 2016
• 18-year-old refugee girl who swam for her life could end up swimming in the Olympics

  One year after swimming for her life in Greek coastal waters, Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini could be swimming at the Olympic Games.

  Politics

  Mar 18, 2016