Samira Ameur, a resident of Montpellier, is currently homeless with her three children after being evicted from her apartment in May 2025. Although she has not been found guilty, her ex-partner’s drug trafficking offenses were cited by ACM Habitat to deny her rehousing. Supported by various political and community organizations, she is pursuing numerous avenues to obtain emergency housing. A fight against precariousness Despite the adverse weather, Samira Ameur is not giving up. Courageously, she demonstrated in front of Montpellier City Hall on December 22nd, accompanied by representatives of community organizations sympathetic to her plight. A mother of three, her living conditions have deteriorated since October 6th, forcing her to sleep in her car or at the homes of relatives. This symbolic gesture aimed to draw the attention of Mayor Michaël Delafosse. The Origins of the Emergency Situation
Samira Ameur’s story begins three years ago when she lived peacefully in her apartment in the Pompignane district. The situation deteriorated following the arrest of her ex-partner for drug trafficking. Although they were separated, the events, linked to her former residence, were enough for ACM Habitat to justify a “manifest disturbance of public order.” This case was decisive in the eviction order issued on May 14, 2025, by the Montpellier Judicial Court.
Contestation and Defenses
Samira Ameur loudly proclaims her innocence. She maintains that she never harbored any illegal activities in her home, lamenting the impact of the accusations on her reputation and daily life. Despite incriminating testimonies, many of her neighbors, like Patricia Boissière, unequivocally support her version of events, emphasizing her integrity and that of her children.
Searching for Solutions
With the fire that destroyed her apartment in June and the circumstances remaining unclear, Samira Ameur is now in dire straits. Her insurance has temporarily covered her accommodation, but no lasting solution remains. She has contacted all available institutions, including the city hall, social services, and various associations, without finding satisfactory answers.
Pleading for respect for her rights
Reclaiming her family heritage as Harkis and expressing a feeling of abandonment, Samira Ameur urgently requests housing for herself and her children, a fundamental right in her view. Political and community organizations are providing support in this desperate search. Mobilization in support of Samira Ameur In a context of inadequate housing affecting many Montpellier residents, this case has become a symbol of the struggle. Green Party MP Jean-Louis Roumégas, among other prominent figures, is actively working to improve Samira’s situation. In this period of uncertainty for Samira Ameur and her children, the expectation of a decent compromise becomes imperative for her and her family, a socio-political obstacle that Montpellier will have to resolve carefully.