Paris Police Evict Migrants from Camp Ahead of Olympics

French authorities face criticism for 'social cleansing' as they clear a migrant camp near City Hall to prepare for the upcoming Summer Olympics.

Around 100 migrants, mostly young men and teenage boys from West Africa, were evicted from a tent camp near Paris City Hall.
The eviction operation was justified by police for security reasons, citing proximity to schools and heightened security alerts.
Many of the evicted migrants, including minors seeking residency, were offered temporary housing far from Paris, with few accepting the relocation.
Aid groups accuse Paris authorities of intensifying clear-outs to improve the city's image before the Olympics, a practice they label as 'social cleansing'.
Critics argue that the clear-outs disrupt the lives of vulnerable individuals without offering sustainable solutions, leading to repeated displacements.