Ten years after the dismantling of Calais' migrant camp, InfoMigrants reflects on the changes in the city and its migrant population.
Calais migrant camp dismantled in 2016
Ten years ago, on October 24, 2016, the large informal migrant settlement in Calais, known as the "jungle," was dismantled. This was the largest migrant camp ever seen in France, housing up to 10,000 people who aimed to reach the United Kingdom across the Channel.The media attention and global impact
The dismantling of the camp attracted widespread media coverage from around the world, highlighting the challenges faced by migrants and the European Union's approach to migration. The event became a symbol of both the humanitarian crisis and the political tensions surrounding border control.InfoMigrants' commemorative investigation
To mark the tenth anniversary of the camp's dismantling, the editorial team of InfoMigrants examined how Calais has changed over the past decade. The investigation aimed to understand the long-term effects of the camp's removal on the city and its residents.Changes in Calais over ten years
Louise Huet and Charlotte Boitiaux, contributors to InfoMigrants, provided details on the transformations in Calais. These include shifts in local policies, the evolution of migrant movements, and the ongoing impact on the community's social fabric.
