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Clashes as French authorities pull down homes in Calais 'Jungle' camp

Police fire teargas at migrants who threw stones while three shelters set on fire after authorities dismantle makeshift shacks in refugee camp.

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Authorities in Calais have begun dismantling the sprawling refugee camp outside the northern French town known as the “Jungle”, with some clashes reportedly breaking out and riot police using tear gas, reports The Guardian.

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