Paris clears migrants, homeless for Olympics preparations

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Ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the French government transported hundreds of migrants and homeless individuals from the city center to temporary accommodations, citing safety and cleanliness. This operation, involving armed police, has drawn criticism as "social cleansing." Activists report that over 12,500 people have been displaced, raising concerns about the future of these communities amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment in France.


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