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Calais 'Jungle' demolition continues after clashes

Work to clear part of the so-called Calais "Jungle" camp has restarted after a first day of demolitions saw fierce clashes between migrants and police.

Humanitarian workers condemned the actions of French authorities after tear-gas was fired during the demolitions.

The camp is a temporary home to around 4,000 people, many of whom are hoping to reach Britain.

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Migrants sew their mouths shut in Jungle camp protest

A group of migrants and refugees have sewn their lips together in protest over treatment in the temporary camp known as The Jungle.

Holding up signs saying "Where is our freedom? Where is our democracy?", the group's graphic protest comes after French police used tear gas to clear people out of the camp in Calais.

Speaking to Reuters, one man - who was not part of the demonstration - said:

"I'm planning to go to UK, but how? The border is closed. I cannot live in the Jungle anymore because CRS (French police) no leave me alone, destroyed my shelter, and I don't know where my life is going."

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