What's happening?

There are only supposed to be 1,600 people at the site near DoverA town on the southeast coast of England. . But on Monday, there were 4,000 people staying there. 

The site is an immigrationThe permanent movement of people into a country. centre. It is a place where people are taken when they first arrive in the UK. Many have come to the country on small boats that cross the sea from France.

The migrants are not supposed to be at the centre long. But officials are struggling to cope with the increasing number of people arriving. Many are left waiting for days.

So far this year, 40,000 people have crossed the English ChannelThe stretch of water separating France and England is only 21 miles at its narrowest point, making it a popular way to enter the UK. this way. It is a very dangerous journey.

This week, the politician in charge of Britain's immigration system, home secretary Suella Braverman, faced anger after she called the arrival of migrants on Britain's coasts an "invasion". 

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Some said her words could be dangerous if used by people who have extremeVery great, or beyond what is expected. views against immigration. 

Is the world's migration system failing?

Yes! The system is clearly broken. Many people around the world end up travelling in dangerous ways and wait years for decisions on whether they can stay in their final country. 

No! The system is not broken - every person in the UK, at least, goes through a legal process after arriving. But it was not designed to be used by the number of people that are moving to Britain. 

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