French rights body to probe Paris homeless 'clean-up' before Olympics

France's top state human rights body has said it is probe criticism of efforts to relocate the city's homeless population ahead of the Paris Olympics this year.

Some charities have accused local authorities of carrying out a "social cleansing" operation in the capital and surrounding region ahead of the games by clearing away the homeless, as well as migrant camps and slums.

The transfer of people from Pari