Governments Turn Blind Eye to Violence Against Roma

It is a tragedy taking place in the heart of Europe. In many countries, Roma are being bullied by right-wing extremists, and racism against them is considered acceptable in mainstream society. There is no sign of a strategy to solve the problem.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Ethnic tensions mar Bulgaria's presidential elections http://www.europeansources.info/record/ethnic-tensions-mar-bulgarias-presidential-elections/

ESO: Background information: Hungarian Roma flee homes fearing vigilante attacks http://www.europeansources.info/record/hungarian-roma-flee-homes-fearing-vigilante-attacks/

FRA: Themes: Roma and travellers http://fra.europa.eu/fraWebsite/roma/roma_en.htm

Hospodářské noviny, 5.10.11: In Varnsdorf, Roma are under pressure (via PressEurop) http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/article/1024771-varnsdorf-roma-are-under-pressure

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