10 November 2016
"Paris opened its first reception centre for migrants and refugees in Thursday, a month later than expected. Temporary shelter and basic services will be provided. The "humanitarian centre" is in a disused railway yard on a busy boulevard in northern Paris. It can lodge up to 400 people and take in 50-80 new arrivals each day....
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"Paris opened its first reception centre for migrants and refugees in Thursday, a month later than expected. Temporary shelter and basic services will be provided.
The "humanitarian centre" is in a disused railway yard on a busy boulevard in northern Paris. It can lodge up to 400 people and take in 50-80 new arrivals each day.
The yellow and white inflatable reception hall stands in stark contrast to the concrete, industrial zone that surrounds it.
Behind the reception hall, a 10,000-square-metre hangar contains dormitories, bathrooms, a canteen and a games area.
Only men can stay in this centre; another for women and families is to open in January, while unaccompanied minors will be sent to existing children's shelters in Paris."
Read the full article: Paris opens migrant centre after clearing street camp (RFI, link)
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