The end of the winter truce
Every year at the same time, a demonstration is being organized
to stop expulsions without rehousing at the Place de la République
in Paris. Because after March 15th, thousands of families are
threatened with expulsion.
A good time for me to see again people with no official papers,
men and women who are militants in organizations. They keep the
road and continue fighting. We form a large family. I take pleasure
in looking at tomtom players working like a dog.
In 2003, the Prefets (district administrator) have authorized
the expulsion of 21 500 familles of which 14 800 on Ile de France.
The expulsions without rehousing went massively in 2004. Expulsion
judgements, around 100 000 per year, are pronounced like on a
production line with no consideration for families in a very
precarious situation.
Homes and hotels are full. The merchants of lodging make a fortune.
More and more people and families stay with relatives and friends.
Fortunately, fights are on the increase and inhabitants
get organized, like the « 1000 from Cachan », who
refuse to be expulsed from a vacant building where they were
living. They are in the demonstration holding with pride a large
banner, a sign of their determination.
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There are victories. |
Families pass from a precarious situation and a slum to
housing. Collective action, solidarity and determination can
bend officials however powerful they may be. |