Sleeping rough, a compulsory step for asylum seekers in Paris?

In this edition we focus on asylum seekers here in France. For several months, makeshift migrant camps have been springing up in the streets of Paris, often constituting a health risk. Both authorities and NGOs have voiced their concern at the situation and Paris City Hall has promised to soon open new facilities to take in and advise these asylum seekers. Our team reports.

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A programme prepared by Patrick Lovett, Aline Schmidt and Claire Pryde.

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