Calais

Britain is exploiting refugees to fuel right-wing nationalism

Anti-refugee rhetoric is a useful distraction from government corruption and incompetence.

France excludes UK from migration talks with European ministers

UK Home Secretary Priti Patel's invitation to talks was withdrawn after a row between UK PM Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron over migrant crisis.

UK should control its borders post-Brexit, says EU commissioner

Relations between Paris and London were already seen as being at their most tense in decades following a series of disputes over Brexit, but the personal criticism between Macron and Johnson represents a further turn for the worse.

Hundreds rally in France, calling for end to migrant and refugee harassment

Demonstrators also stood in solidarity with activists on hunger strike who are protesting the plight of migrants and refugees and the systemic harassment they face on a daily basis.

Migrants on French coast continue journey despite fatalities

At least three migrants have died this week as they traversed perilous waters and dangerous railways to Britain from France.

Creative resilience: How Eritrean migrants used art to cope with despair

Under the most trying of circumstances, Eritrean refugees found ways to harness creativity and foster channels for their voices to be heard.

France dismantles Calais camp housing hundreds of migrants

French police break up a camp of about 800 migrants in the port city of Calais, but rights associations say the operation was pointless.

Female refugees in Calais at risk of exploitation, advocacy groups warn

Northern France has been attracting refugees and migrants trying to reach the UK since the 2000s. Activists warn that women and girls especially face dangers, such as sex trafficking, rape, and other forms of gender violence.

Rights group raises alarm for refugees in France’s Calais

Refugee Rights Europe says refugees and migrants in northern French city are at risk of imprisonment, deportation, and even death.

France sends more police to Calais after refugee gunfight

Four refugees are in critical condition after being shot during a brawl between Eritrean and Afghan refugees in the northern French port city of Calais on Thursday.

France and UK sign deal to improve border controls

UK Prime Minister Theresa May promises to pay $62 million for fences, security cameras and other measures in the coastal town of Calais and British ports overlooking the English channel.

France will not allow another 'Jungle' in Calais, Macron says

French President Macron addresses alleged police brutality against migrants in the northern port city of Calais, saying punitive action will be taken against the police for abuse.