Author (Person) | Rocha, Frederico |
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Publisher | Cardiff EDC |
Series Details | June 2018 |
Publication Date | 19/06/2018 |
Content Type | News |
Summary: Italian interior minister Matteo Salvini sparked controversy in June 2018 after calling for a census of the Roma community in the country that would lead to non-Italians being deported. Further information: His remarks on Roma were eventually rebutted by his fellow deputy prime minister, Luigi di Maio, who made clear that a census was unconstitutional. United Nations human rights official Birgit Van Hout condemned Mr Salvini's comments. This controversy followed an earlier decision by Mr Salvini to refuse a rescue boat with over 600 migrants aboard. His government had only recently taken office, following a coalition agreement between the Northern League and the Five Star Movement. |
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Subject Categories | Values and Beliefs |
Countries / Regions | Italy |
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