Immigration Camp Narrative

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My Opinion on the event is quite unclear to me at the moment. I completely understand that the many refugees and immigrants are absolutely furious with the positions they are in, and most just want help for them and their families. But on the other I hand, I do understand the view of the Authorities side, trying to get a better grip on the immigration. But that also leads me into my next point, I don't agree on how they are trying to deny the entries of many families and people in need. To the main point however, the destruction of part of the camp is where I get most jumbled up. The argument that the authorities put up is that their is “Unsanitary conditions at the site.” Though it doesn't make sense to me how fast they are to demolish the

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