Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

France’s 'President of the Rich' Takes on Disenfranchised Suburbs

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Malian entrepreneur Hamad Bathily has faced many roadblocks trying to launch his career.After working as an illegal immigrant in New York City, he headed to the Republic of Congo to set up a struggling export business.His latest move, to the Paris suburb of Grigny, has brought yet another challenge: his address. “Grigny is stigmatized by everyone,” Bathily says.“Once people see ‘Grigny’ in their CV, they’re wary.” Successive governments have tried to find solutions for...

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