Overview

• Hundreds of migrants, including families and children, were evicted from France's largest squat in a Paris suburb, as the city prepares for the upcoming 2024 Olympics.
• Critics, including local NGOs, have condemned the evictions as a measure to 'cleanse' the city's image, labeling it a form of social cleansing.
• Many of the evicted individuals had legal status and jobs in France but struggled with housing due to high rental costs and discrimination.
• Authorities transported the evicted migrants to various cities across France, with concerns that many could end up homeless again.
• The evictions have been part of a broader effort by Paris authorities to clear makeshift camps and squats ahead of international events like the Olympics.