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Paris Police Evict Hundreds of Migrants from Gaite Lyrique Theatre

The eviction follows a three-month occupation by migrants seeking shelter, sparking protests and allegations of police violence.

Police use tear gas on protesters who had gathered outside the Gaïté Lyrique theatre in support of the migrants being evicted
The Gaite Lyrique opened in the 19th century and has hosted many opera, operetta and ballet performances
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Overview

  • The Gaite Lyrique theatre in Paris was cleared early Tuesday after being occupied by up to 450 migrants since December 2024.
  • Anti-riot police used batons to remove migrants and activists, leading to accusations of excessive force by protesters and a leftist lawmaker.
  • Paris police prefect Laurent Nunez ordered the eviction, citing public order concerns, and pledged shelter and legal reviews for the migrants.
  • The occupation disrupted theatre operations, with management condemning both the occupation and the authorities' inaction.
  • The incident highlights tensions between left-wing migrant advocates and far-right groups demanding stricter immigration enforcement in France.