VOICED : 100 Roma evicted as France

In Lyon, 92 Roma gypsies were displaced after their camp was demolished by police. Theodore, who moved to France in 2011 with her family, now faces deportation. Many Roma families, originally from Romania, sought a better life in France but encountered systemic challenges. The French government, led by Interior Minister Manuel Valls, has taken a hardline stance against illegal Roma camps, with local authorities reluctant to assist those ordered to leave. This policy affects around 400 illegal Roma camps across the country.

What was the reason for Theodore's family moving to France?

• To escape political persecution

• To find better job opportunities

• To access food and education for their children

• To join other family members

What action did the border police take against the Roma families?

• They provided them with housing

• They offered them employment opportunities

• They conducted a census and delivered deportation orders

• They organized community support programs

Who is responsible for the hardline policy against illegal Roma camps in France?

• The President of France

• The Mayor of Lyon

• The European Union

• The Interior Minister, Manuel Valves

What is the stance of local government representatives towards Roma families ordered to leave?

• They are actively helping them find new homes

• They are indifferent to their situation

• They are not making efforts to rehouse them

• They are providing financial assistance

Approximately how many illegal Roma camps are there across France?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400