The Olympics at the time of genocide
By Omar Abdallat
Paris Olympics protests: “A concrete mixer for tourists and speculation”
News, Jul 3rd: With the Games heralding urban exclusion and a hike in surveillance, disruption and protests mark the passage of the Olympic flame through France
The current political emergency in France comes only weeks ahead of the Olympic games, which are bound to be offered as a false symbol of inclusion and internationalism. Yet the graffito “Zbeul Olympiques” is widely seen decorating Paris subway advertising. Zbeul, which translates as “a bloody mess”, expresses opponents’ mistrust for the nationalistic and neoliberal Olympic carnival.
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JO 2024 : La CGT des éboueurs de Paris a déposé un préavis de grève du 14 au 24 mai et du 1er juillet au 8 septembre pour exiger des augmentations de salaires et le versement d'une prime JO. (communiqué)
2024 Olympic Games: The CGT of Paris garbage collectors has filed a strike notice from May 14 to 24 and from July 1 to September 8 to demand salary increases and the payment of an Olympic bonus. (communicated)
