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Migrant camp conditions described near Paris's Stalingrad metro

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Posted Jun 12, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-12-0500
Migrant camp conditions described near Paris's Stalingrad metro

A migrant camp under the Stalingrad metro in Paris's 10th arrondissement is home to numerous exiles living in challenging conditions, marked by makeshift shelters, unsanitary environments, and constant noise.

A migrant encampment has been observed stretching along Boulevard de la Chapelle in Paris's 10th arrondissement, situated beneath the Stalingrad metro. Dozens of tents and worn bedding line the central reservation, providing makeshift shelter for numerous exiles. Reports detail challenging living conditions, including the presence of rats, constant noise from heavy traffic and the overhead metro, and visible exhaustion among residents. The makeshift village, described as a site of 'endless wandering,' highlights the precarious existence faced by those residing there. Sources: Le Monde

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