Amid preparations for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, authorities have been clearing out migrant and homeless encampments, sparking criticism and concern. The latest group of migrants, largely from African countries, were relocated to the outskirts of the city in buses provided by the French government. While some welcomed the temporary lodging, uncertainty loomed over their future once the Games conclude.
Activist groups have condemned the relocation as a form of 'social cleansing,' accusing authorities of displacing vulnerable populations to beautify the city for the Olympics. French officials, however, assert that they have been providing care and support to migrants for years.
