"The situation in Calais highlights the need for greater responsibility sharing and coordination between EU member states to address current gaps in asylum and reception, and increase solidarity measures such as relocation and other legal avenue for people to reach safety," Spindler stated.
French authorities began removing residents from the refugee camp, known as The Jungle, on Monday. Around 1,200 people were voluntarily relocated to other centers throughout France.
The UN agency has long advocated for The Jungle’s closure. The camp is notorious for its squalid living conditions and lack of access to essential services.
Many of camp’s residents, who are primarily from Afghanistan, Eritrea and Sudan, have sought resettlement in the United Kingdom.
