Evicted Migrants from Gaîté Lyrique Face Homelessness and Legal Uncertainty
Over 20 young migrants have been issued orders to leave France, with allegations of police misconduct and inadequate emergency housing options compounding the crisis.
- 450 young migrants were forcibly evicted from the Gaîté Lyrique on March 18, 2025, after occupying the venue for three months to demand housing and recognition as minors.
- More than 20 migrants have been issued obligations to leave French territory (OQTF), with allegations that police altered their ages to classify them as adults.
- The majority of evicted migrants are now homeless and scattered across Paris, struggling to access basic resources and administrative processes.
- Emergency housing was offered by authorities, but most migrants declined the options, citing concerns about relocation outside Paris.
- Humanitarian organizations and legal advocates are mobilizing to challenge the OQTFs and provide aid, while allegations of police violence during the eviction remain unaddressed.
Ouest-France 
Libération 