It was still dark outside and the family was sleeping when at about 5.30 a.m. an APC knocked over the fence and drove into the courtyard.

A new “jungle” comprising several thousand migrants had quickly emerged near the centre, on a piece of land commonly known as “ la lande ” (the heath), some of which had been made available to the State

In their reports it was stated that the situation in the camps had been generally good, that the camps had not been enclosed behind a fence, and that residents who were given refugee status had had access

When he opened his eyes, he saw rubble, a piece of the tower fence, dust and smoke. 52.     Sergeant G.G. ordered everyone to move into the bunkers.