The socialist managers of a theatre in Paris, France, have refused to leave and are forced to abandon it after welcoming refugees who are said to be committed violent acts, including gender and drugs.
The manager of the historic Geite Reilice Theatre said the crisis will be shut down and “support providers” must be stopped sending “support providers” over “unacceptable orgy.”
The occupation grew from 200 to over 400, but only four toilets were available.
The theatre made headlines when the manager invited refugees to a free conference entitled “Reforming the acceptance of refugees in France,” but when the meeting ended, the refugees decided to stay at the theatre. This issue was exacerbated by the homeless people who also lived in the 19th century buildings.
Management said in January that the building was “not designed or equipped for accommodation on this scale,” but that “we will maintain activity so that the venue is open to a wide range of viewers.” Performances were cancelled and the building was closed to the public while immigrant services continued.
France 24 Report He said that unsanitary conditions have deteriorated as the occupation has grown to over 200 people, but there were only four toilets and no showers.
A statement from management said on Thursday that they were withdrawing.
“If there is no intervention by Friday by the authorities, the Geite Reilice Company and its team will be forced to leave the building,” the statement read. Daily Mail.
Although immigrants claim to be unaccompanied minors, some accused racism when authorities tried to verify their age.
management I said “Increasingly serious and frequent violence” had no choice but to pull staff out for their own safety.
“La Gaîté Lyrique and all of its staff will be happy to reopen the management, maintenance and operation of the building as soon as the competent authorities provide shelter to residents and meet the security, safety and hygiene conditions necessary for employees and residents to return,” they added.
Protests exploded outside the theater to help refugees.
The Socialist Left City Council in Paris, which owns the building, says it is unable to find accommodation for immigrants and is asking the French government to seek its assistance.
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