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What next for migrant children after France clears Calais 'Jungle' camp?

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As French authorities move in to clear the huge migrant camp near the northern city of Calais, questions remain about the fate of the children who've been living in the "Jungle". Although the authorities say they're doing their best to get these unaccompanied minors to safety, children's advocates are worried. They fear losing track of the minors they've been helping and warn that they could fall into the hands of people traffickers and violent gangs. Our team reports from Calais.

Added on the 24/10/2016 07:01:43 - Copyright : France 24 EN

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