Paris Police Evict 400 Migrants from Theatre

On Tuesday morning, French riot police forcibly evicted over 400 young migrants from the Gaîté Lyrique theatre in Paris, which they had occupied for three months. The migrants, many reportedly unaccompanied minors from sub-Saharan Africa, were seeking shelter and provisions. The operation involved tear gas and baton charges, resulting in clashes with demonstrators who had gathered in support of the migrants. While authorities offered relocation to shelters in provinces like Rouen, many migrants refused to leave Paris due to ongoing legal proceedings and educational commitments. The theatre's management had previously expressed concerns over security, hygiene, and operational disruptions caused by the occupation. The eviction has drawn criticism from local politicians like Danielle Simonnet, who condemned the police's actions as violent and inadequate in addressing the migrants' needs.