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Social media reveals human side of Calais refugee camp

Conor DillonAugust 12, 2015

Squalid conditions at a refugee camp in Calais, France have inspired UK activists to act. Their tool: social media. While aid organizations have been slow to react, they’ve raised awareness and badly needed relief money.

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