Governments Turn Blind Eye to Violence Against Roma

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Series Details 28.9.11
Publication Date 28/09/2011
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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.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,788868,00.html
Related Links
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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