Removal of Migrants from Paris City Hall

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
French police removed dozens of migrants, including families with young children, from the forecourt of Paris City Hall as the city prepares for the Olympic Games. The migrants were relocated to temporary housing in eastern France. Aid workers are concerned about the lack of long-term housing options for them.

Key Points

  • French police removed about 50 migrants, including families with young children, from the Paris City Hall forecourt
  • The migrants were relocated to temporary local government housing in Besançon, eastern France
  • Aid workers are worried about broader efforts by Paris authorities to clear out migrants before the Olympics without providing long-term housing
  • Many of the migrants are from French-speaking African countries and have been sleeping outside City Hall for days, weeks, or even months

Pros

  • Addressing the immediate needs of migrants for shelter and safety
  • Collaboration between Olympics organizers and aid groups to find solutions

Cons

  • Concerns about the lack of long-term housing options for the migrants
  • Criticism of the move as social cleansing by some aid groups