Gang of migrants demanding ‘respect’ smash way into Paris school and refuse to leave
MIGRANTS have been called a "disgrace" as they illegally squat in a school in Paris.
A Paris school has been taken over by migrants
The 150 migrants have taken over the building of Jean-Jaures school since Friday as they seek shelter, electricity, gas and water.
Authorities have labelled the takeover of the school in Paris's 19th quarter a "savage occupation".
The chief constable of the area, Jean-François Carenco, has said: "In this country, it is the law that speaks and not force.
“They are attacking a building that is not empty but is having work done to it.
Around 1,000 migrants were evacuated from a makeshift camp by a Paris metro station
They are attacking a building that is not empty but is having work done to it
“It is a disgrace. France is a country of refuge, but not a chaotic country."
Authorities have asked migrants to leave the school, which needs to welcome students after it has been renovated.
Neighbours and the local authority are concerned that the illegal occupation could lead to a possible deterioration of the area and lead to social issues.
Neighbours are concerned that the take over will lead to social issues in the area
But an un-named migrant who spoke to FRANCE 24 said: "You have seen the conditions that we live, it isn't humane.
“We ask to be given a bit of consideration and respect, that is why we have decided to come to the school."
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There are 150 migrants in the school
Around 1,000 migrants were evacuated from a makeshift camp underneath the train tracks by a Paris subway station, Stalingrad, at the end of March.
The migrants were then housed in emergency shelters allowing them to begin the asylum process.