French Police Evict Hundreds of Migrants From Paris Squat Ahead of Olympics

The eviction of up to 450 migrants from a squat in Vitry-sur-Seine comes 100 days before the Paris Olympics, sparking criticism over 'social cleansing'.

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.

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