At least 150 refugees were removed from the encampment at Place de la République in Paris as preparations were made for a public commemoration. StreetPress reported that residents had been sleeping there amid shortages of tents and places in accommodation. The operation shows how symbolic civic space could be opened for official ceremonies while people seeking asylum were displaced from it.
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Why were refugees removed from Place de la République in January 2016?
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StreetPress reported at least 150 people were evicted ahead of the ceremony.
The Place de la République camp was cleared before a public commemoration.
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StreetPress reported the timing and removal of at least 150 refugees.