Early Tuesday morning, Paris police evacuated the Gaîté Lyrique, a cultural venue occupied by hundreds of young migrants since December.

The operation, ordered by authorities citing public order concerns, led to clashes with activists supporting the migrants.

Protesters accused the police of excessive force, while officials reported 46 arrests and several injuries.

The migrants, many claiming to be minors, rejected temporary housing offers outside Paris, citing instability.

The venue’s occupation had highlighted tensions between the city and the state over responsibility for emergency housing.

Activists and migrants criticized the eviction as inhumane, while authorities defended it as necessary to restore order.