Demolition of “The Jungle” begins

Clashes have broken out in the French port of Calais where demolition teams have begun clearing part of the migrant camp known as the Jungle

UK

Calais

Paris

FRANCE

Channel Tunnel entrance

ENGLISH CHANNEL

Port of Calais

CALAIS

A16

Eurotunnel security perimeter

2km

1.25 miles

JUNGLE CAMP

Total population

3,700 (according to French officials)

5,497 (Charity Help Refugees)

Southern half (facing eviction)

800-1,000 (French officials)

3,455 (Help Refugees)

There are 651 children (423 without parents), according to Help Refugees

Day centre

Permanent tents

Health centre

Main entrance

Bike repair

Heated containers: Can house around 1,500 people

School

Southern sector being dismantled

Theatre

Library

100m 330ft

Afghan shops

Tents

Commercial areas

Toilets

Mosque

Church

Sources: Médecins du Monde, Human Relief Foundation, Help Refugees

Picture: Google/DigitalGlobe