Migrants in northern France, particularly around Calais, are enduring harsh conditions as they wait for a chance to cross the channel to Britain. Many live in makeshift shelters like abandoned warehouses, facing extreme cold, lack of warmth, and inadequate resources. Despite temporary shelter provisions, they often prefer staying near departure points. NGOs, including doctors without borders, have provided additional support, but conditions remain dire, with many migrants, including families and children, determined to reach the UK for safety and opportunities.
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