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 challenges did the Roma families face after their camp was bulldozed?

What reasons did Theodore give for coming to France?

What actions did the local authorities take against the Roma camps?

What was the impact of the government's orders on the Roma families?

How did the French government respond to the presence of illegal Roma camps?