Migrants & homeless swept up in 'social cleansing' for the Paris Olympics | Edge of Sports

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The start of the Summer Olympics has put Paris in the spotlight as athletes and fans from around the world converge for the international games. But as the city rolls out the red carpet for tourists and athletes, it is also accelerating a process of "social cleansing" targeting migrants and the homeless, advocates say. TRNN's Dave Zirin reports from the streets of Paris at a press conference held at a former encampment for unhoused people that was cleared out by French authorities.

Speakers include: Paul Alauzy, a project manager at Médecins du Monde (Doctors of the World) and an organizer of Le Revers de la Médaille (The Other Side of the Medal) campaign; Jules Boykoff, Professor of Politics & Government at Pacific University, a former professional and Olympic soccer player, and author of numerous books, including 'Power Games: A Political History of the Olympics'; Francesca Morassut, a coordinator at the humanitarian aid organization Utopia 56; Aurélia Huot, a human rights lawyer with the Barreau de Paris Solidarité (Paris Solidarity Bar association).

Studio Production: Jules Boykoff
Post-Production: Cameron Granadino

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All Comments (17)
  • @therealnews
    The Real News is an independent, viewer-supported, radical media network. Help us expand our in-depth analysis and coverage from Baltimore to Bangladesh by subscribing and becoming a member today! Donate: therealnews.com/donate-yt Sign up for our newsletter: therealnews.com/nl-yt
  • @waifu9501
    An event to celebrate human achievement, ends up showing human achievement in anti-human technology and policy.
  • @blessedyouth
    They did the same in Brazil, when it held the competition
  • @saskk2290
    Wherever evil rears it's head, human kindness will be there to meet it. It may not prevail, but it is unvanquishible
  • @luisinharamos
    Go where the houseless people where taken. Lets hear them! 😢
  • @thesparagus4017
    When it was held in London they would regularly hose the streets where homeless slept.
  • @joycediggs4617
    If they insist on moving these people, they should find housing for them, especially those with children.
  • @marketingmark9992
    Neo liberalism capitalism doesn't want to show the effects of its policy of trickle down economics
  • @shushuyu
    5:48 I thought just like your name-your policy would be just as delicious but I was wrong. This is what happens when people don't follow the exact measurements for the recipe.😢
  • @vivalaleta
    I'm starting to think your asking for funding ALL THE TIME is working against you.
  • @JasonDecker
    Bring back Chris Hedges and I’ll consider a donation
  • @brianturner7214
    I clean my place up if I have visitors........................
  • @williamhenry9705
    Athletes don't train all their life to compete in an unsterile environment.
  • @isabelval6305
    BOYCOTT ISRAEL AT OLIMPICS 2024 🇪🇸🇵🇸🇪🇸🇵🇸🇪🇸🇵🇸🇪🇸
  • @sh8nn0n92
    REMINDER: Y=GUY! Savewomenssports🗣️🗣️