French farmers, truckers block roads in migrant camp demo

[WorldNews]

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Angry French truckers and farmers blocked the main routes in and out of the port of Calais on Monday to call for the closure of the sprawling "Jungle" migrant camp. Around 70 trucks mounted a "go-slow" on the A16 motorway -- the main artery for freight and passengers heading for Britain either via the Channel Tunnel or on board ferries from the port. "We're not moving," said Frederic Van Gansbeke, who represents businesses and shop-owners in Calais.

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