Row over Sangatte Refugee Camp in Calais

Row over Sangatte Refugee Camp in Calais

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The refugee center issue between France and Britain has been ongoing for months, with overcrowding and illegal entry attempts into the UK being major concerns. The UN, led by High Commissioner Ruud Lubbers, has offered to screen the residents to distinguish genuine refugees from economic migrants. The center's proximity to the Channel Tunnel has led to increased illegal entry attempts, prompting discussions on its closure. French and British governments are in talks, with conditions for closure including tougher UK immigration policies. The fate of the current residents, mainly Afghans and Kurds, remains a pressing issue.

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What has been the main concern regarding the overcrowded center mentioned in the text?

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Who is the UN High Commissioner mentioned in the text, and what was his proposal?

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What conditions did Nicolas Sarkozy set for closing the camp?

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What is the composition of the current residents in the center?

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What was the response of the Home Office to Mr. Lubbers' intervention?

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