As per reports, on the morning of Tuesday (18 March), law enforcement conducted an evacuation operation at the Gaîté Lyrique concert hall in Paris’ 3rd arrondissement.
• The venue had been occupied for three months by approximately 500 migrants awaiting the outcome of their appeals for official recognition as minors. The operation resulted in the dispersal of protesters and the arrest of 46 individuals.
• At approximately 0600 hours (local time) on Tuesday (18 March), riot police and mobile gendarmes moved in to break through protester cordons formed around the venue. Reports indicate that clashes occurred between law enforcement and demonstrators, with allegations of force being used against protesters.
• Authorities have stated that alternative accommodations will be provided for those affected and that their administrative status will be reviewed.
• The evacuation led to significant disruptions in the area, particularly around the 3rd arrondissement, where roadblocks and police presence affected local traffic. Pedestrian movement was restricted, and public transportation services in the vicinity experienced delays.
