Workers begin dismantling Calais jungle camp
Workers have started dismantling the so-called Jungle migrant camp in Calais, hours later than planned.
The process has been delayed because thousands of people are refusing to leave the area.
A shack has been set on fire as temporary shelters are demolished.
Sky's David Bowden is at the camp: "There are core of people who tell us time and time again they don’t want to stay in France, they want to try and make it to the UK.
"They have two options, try and stick it out here as long as possible and hope that in that window they manage to get across or move somewhere away from here."
Volunteers from Ireland who have been involved in assisting refugees in France originally through Irish Refugee Solidarity, who are based in Calais for the demolition of the 'Jungle' have commented on the current situation:
Mairead Healy, who has volunteered in Calais on a number of occasions and is also acting as a human rights observer during the French operation, says:
"At the moment there is relative calm in the Jungle. But as you can imagine there is a high degree of uncertainty in the air.
"We are all waiting for the demolition but have no idea when this will actually commence. The camp is surrounded by intimidating riot police but daily life still goes on in camp, for those who don't want to get on the buses to an unknown destination.
"There is a distinct lack of information from the authorities. People are weary, afraid and largely in the dark."
