Eviction of Migrants in Paris Ahead of Olympic Games
French authorities conducted a large-scale eviction at a squat in Paris ahead of the Olympic Games, displacing around 450 migrants without providing long-term housing assistance. Advocacy groups are concerned about the accelerated pace of camp clearances as the Games approach.
Key Points
- Large-scale eviction of migrants in Paris ahead of the Olympic Games
- Concerns raised by advocacy groups about lack of long-term housing assistance
- Tension between urban beautification efforts and support for marginalized communities