Border Zones and Breakdowns: The English Channel's Human Cost The beaches of northern France have become a peculiar sight in recent months, not just for their stunning vistas but also for the eerie presence of makeshift border zones.
Scores of migrants, including women and children, are camping out on the coastline, waiting for a break in the wind and waves to attempt the perilous crossing of the English Channel.
The situation is a stark reminder that migration policy has become a high stakes game of cat and mouse between authorities and those seeking a better life.