Over 400 young migrants evicted from Paris theatre after months-long occupation

French police forcibly evicted over 400 young migrants from the La Gaîté Lyrique theatre in Paris early Tuesday morning, after they occupied the venue for more than three months seeking permanent housing solutions. The eviction followed a court order citing health and security concerns, with police employing tear gas and batons to disperse both the migrants and protesting activists outside the theatre. Many of the evictees were unaccompanied minors, who claimed their need for shelter was ignored by authorities. The theatre's management expressed regret over the situation, noting the occupation stemmed from a lack of dialogue and action from the government. Following the eviction, local lawmakers criticized the police's violent approach and called for more humane treatment of the migrants. The Paris police prefect stated that the legal status of the migrants would be reviewed and assured that shelter would be provided to them.