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UN: Roma status getting worse

Tue, Mar 16 2010 10:23 CET 1477 Views 1 Comment
UN: Roma status getting worse

A UN report saying the situation of Roma is deteriorating in the Czech Republic has been slammed by a minister as "not reflecting reality."

The report, submitted March 5 by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay, says Roma in the Czech Republic, Italy and Slovakia are discriminated against and their plight is worsening.

"While the EU and several European governments have done their best to improve the situation of Roma, in many other countries, including the Czech Republic and Slovakia, their position is noticeably deteriorating," she said.

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Anonymous sonia Wed, Mar 17 2010 10:15 CET

Never mind the drinking Roma, have a thought for the treatment of the bear!


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