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Orange Shuts Marseille Saint‑Mauront Site Until Mid‑December After Reported Street Violence

The company cites rising tensions near the National metro, moving most of its 1,000 employees to remote work.

Overview

  • Orange told staff on November 27 not to return to the Saint‑Mauront site from November 28 through December 14.
  • Employees and unions reported three brief confinements this week after detonation sounds and street incidents near the campus.
  • Police officials said they found no evidence of multiple shootings near the site, though patrols have been reinforced to reassure workers.
  • Operations continue in reduced mode with technicians maintaining telecom connections as other staff telework or shift to different Orange offices.
  • Political reactions followed locally, with Marseille’s mayor insisting Orange is not leaving the city as unions demand durable security measures.