Table of Contents
- 1 “It’s fake news”
- 2 Rehoused in a school by the City of Lyon
- 3 **To what extent does the media coverage of the Perrache encampment eviction demonstrate the impact of agenda-setting in shaping public perception of homelessness?** This question prompts analysis of how media framing and selective coverage may influence public understanding and opinion on this social issue.
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Ludivine Corporal
Published on Nov 22, 2024 at 5:54 p.m.
“Hide this misery that I cannot see! For the Lyon Christmas Market, the Rhône prefect evacuates the children to the streets […] No rehousing has been announced by the Metropolis which decided on this evacuation.”
It is this alert message that the Jamais Sans Toit collective sent to the Lyon media this Thursday, November 21, 2024, assuring that the Perrache homeless camp was going to be forcefully evacuated by the police by Friday, the date of the opening of the Christmas market on Place Carnot, so as not to disrupt the event.
In order to protest against this “evacuation”, several associations and collectives gathered on site in the evening. But the scandal would in fact have started from a rumor or a incomprehension to then be mounted in a hairpin.
“It’s fake news”
“It’s fake news, we never ordered anything,” the Rhône prefecture and the Lyon Metropolis each responded separately, singled out in this story.
However, the collective ensured that the Afghan and Albanian families who “survive in this camp since this summer” with many children had been “warned by the police that they had to leave before Friday”.
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On site, the testimonies of the homeless people that we collected did not in any case make it possible to formally confirm this version, while one of the traders located next to the camp assured us that he had “neither seen nor heard” such an intervention.
Rehoused in a school by the City of Lyon
Were the families approached by people they took for police officers? Have the collectives highlighted this “scandal”? to put more pressure on communities as winter approaches?
A gathering of collectives and associations took place in Perrache to demand the rehousing of the homeless camp. (©Ludivine Caporal/actu Lyon)
Regardless, last night’s gathering bore fruit since the homeless people in the encampment, about sixty, were all relocated to the Gilibert school, empty since June and belonging to the City of Lyon.
This one has agreed to temporarily take care of them until mid-December, even if this does not fall within its competence. The Christmas market will therefore take place without their presence, even if tents and many businesses are still there.
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## World Today News: Interview on the Perrache Homeless Camp Eviction
**Host:** Welcome to World Today News. Today, we’re discussing the recent controversy surrounding the homeless encampment in Lyon’s Perrache neighborhood and the planned displacement of its residents ahead of the Christmas Market. Joining us are [Guest 1 Name], a representative from the Jamais Sans Toit collective, and [Guest 2 Name], a spokesperson from the Lyon Metropolis.
**Section 1: Initial Reports and the ‘Fake News’ Claim**
**Host:** Let’s start by addressing the initial reports. Jamais Sans Toit initially claimed that the Lyon Metropolis was planning to forcefully evacuate the Perrache encampment before the opening of the Christmas Market. Mr./Ms. [Guest 1 Name], can you elaborate on why you believed this evacuation was imminent?
**Guest 1:**
**(Guest 1 explains their reasoning, citing their interactions with residents, potential police presence, and concerns about the timing).**
**Host:** The Lyon Metropolis and Rhône prefecture strongly denied these claims, calling them “fake news.” Ms./Mr. [Guest 2 Name], what can you tell us about the Metropolis’s position on this issue?
**Guest 2:**
**(Guest 2 refutes the eviction claims, outlining the Metropolis’s policies regarding homeless encampments and stating their commitment to finding alternative solutions) **
**Host:** How do you respond to the claims from the Jamais Sans Toit collective that police officers informed residents they needed to leave before Friday?
**Guest 2:**
**(Guest 2 addresses the specific claims from Jamais Sans Toit, clarifying any potential misunderstanding or miscommunication) **
**Section 2: The Role of the Media and Public Pressure**
**Host:** This situation rapidly escalated in the media, with several outlets reporting on the alleged eviction. Does either of you believe media coverage played a role in the outcome?
**Guest 1:**
**(Guest 1 discusses the impact of media attention, their intentions in bringing the situation to light, and whether they believe it helped or hindered the process).
**Guest 2:**
**(Guest 2 offers their perspective on the media coverage, addressing whether it accurately portrayed the situation and if it influenced the Metropolis’s decision-making).
**Section 3: The Solution: A Temporary Relocation**
**Host:** Ultimately, the homeless individuals from the Perrache encampment were relocated to the Gilibert school, temporarily offered by the City of Lyon. Mr./Ms. [Guest 2 Name], can you explain what led to this decision and whether this sets a precedent for future situations?
**Guest 2:**
**(Guest 2 outlines the decision-making process, highlighting the factors leading to the relocation and the City of Lyon’s role in providing the school).
**Section 4: Moving Forward: Long-Term Solutions**
**Host:** This situation raises broader questions about homelessness in Lyon and the challenges faced by both the homeless population and local authorities. What are your organizations’ long-term goals in addressing this issue?
**Guest 1: **
**(Guest 1 discusses the Jamais Sans Toit collective’s vision for tackling homelessness, advocating for increased resources, permanent housing solutions, and social support).
**Guest 2:**
**(Guest 2 presents the Lyon Metropolis’s long-term strategy for combatting homelessness, emphasizing ongoing initiatives, partnerships with community organizations, and the need for a multi-faceted approach).
**Host:** Thank you both for sharing your perspectives on this complex issue. This story brings to light the ongoing challenges of balancing the needs of diverse communities within a city. We hope that continuing dialog and collaboration will lead to lasting solutions for everyone.
