French authorities evict and deport more Roma populations to Romania
The local authorities appear to be bullying the Roma populations in the area. According to NGO Medicin du Monde, which provides medical support to the Roma populations, hundreds of people have left camps due to the threat of deportation. Le Parisien also reports on a group of Roma evicted first from Vaulx-en-Velin by the police three days ago, then chased out of a makeshift camp. The group are now making their way along the River Rhone, according to Le Parisien.
Roma rights groups have condemned the actions of the French authorities. They accuse them of covering up and disguising deportations. French media reports that further evictions are planned in the near future, according to local sources.
Liam Lever, liam@romania-insider.com