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The operation to evacuate and destroy the shantytown of Mayotte was suspended by the court on Tuesday April 25, a few minutes before its implementation. On the spot, the inhabitants are delighted with this decision.
Smiling, residents of the Talus 2 slum in Mayotte savor an unexpected victory. The dismantling of their homes, which was to begin on Tuesday, April 25, was suspended at the last minute by the court. A relief for the dozens of families settled. “I’m very happy, very happy. I even cried. I was hoping so much that this decision would be made”, greets a woman. For her part, a mother prefers not to claim victory. “We are told to wait. We are not yet sure what will happen.”
“The prefect appeals”
Justice and the court of Mamoudzou considered in particular that the conditions of expulsion were irregular. The Minister of the Interior takes note of this decision, but does not give up. “The action carried out in Mayotte is the restoration of republican peace. It is a difficult but extremely resolute action. […] The prefect is appealing this decision., says Gérald Darmanin on Twitter. For the French authorities, the management of deportations to the Comoros is a hot topic.
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