▶ Migrants are saying goodbye to a sprawling camp near Calais, France called, 'the Jungle' , one day before French officials say they'll begin removing the inhabitants and demolishing the complex. CALAIS, FRANCE — Migrants prayed, plotted and played soccer together Sunday, a day before France starts clearing them by the thousands from a makeshift refugee camp that is doomed for destruction. Volunteers and officials have begun distributing leaflets and information to migrants as the French authorities prepare to start clearing migrant and refugee camp in Calais tomorrow. More on thestar.com: Uncertainty looms ahead of migrant camp closure in France French authorities accused of brutality as Calais refugee camp demolished Some people staying at the camp said they fear ending up in unwelcoming villages with few economic opportunities instead of cities, a real possibility. French authorities expect migrants and refugees bound for relocation centres in France to seek asylum in the country.

Source: thestar October 23, 2016 21:45 UTC