Officials in Calais say that they will close the migrant camps by the end of the year and a buildup of riot police (CRS) in the region has been noted in the last few days. Up to 2000 migrants live in the 'jungle' - several areas of makeshift dwellings - whilst trying to get to the UK. They face regular small scale harassment from the French police and authorities and live in unsanitary and unsafe conditions. The latest rhetoric from local authorities and agreements between the British and French governments look set to escalate the repression and may result in mass deportations to countries such as Afghanistan and Iraq.

Please come to the meeting to find out more about what is happening and how you can show solidarity with the migrants and provide concrete support.