French territory Mayotte plans to demolish slums and deport
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A French territory located off the coast of Southeastern Africa plans to demolish foreigner-populated informal settlements and deport dozens of undocumented migrants back to their country of origin. While the local population and elected officials support the project, others express concern.
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French authorities start demolishing slums on Indian Ocean territory
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Authorities on Mayotte demolish slum, continue plan to deport Comorians
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