Die Mauern von Marseille – wie sich Reiche gegen Arme abschotten | auslandsjournal

There are more than 1,600 secured residential units in Marseille, and the number is growing. These often pose a problem for people who simply want to go to school or home, for example. Since some streets are privately owned, every owner has the right to close them. For many, this feels like a class divide or a division of society. Regielyn Ojerio and her son now have to walk 20 to 25 minutes to get to his school, whereas it used to be only five minutes. However, a new wall between the school and their home has blocked this route for them. On the other hand, there is the need for security; many fear crime in Marseille. Lack of security and a deep division in society are reasons for the isolation of residential complexes. And so, fences, gates, and walls are repeatedly found in the streets of Marseille, making it impossible to get through. In the end, it's hard to know whether people in the city are actually locked out or locked in. ----- Here on ZDFheute News, you'll find out what's happening around the world and what concerns us all: We provide insight into the world of news, explain the background, and address social debates. Discuss with us in live streams and form your own opinion based on the facts we present. Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss a thing. You can always stay up to date at https://www.zdf.de/nachrichten #auslandsjournal #Marseille #Crime