Roma face persecution in Europe, says Amnesty

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Series Details 4.4.12
Publication Date 04/04/2012
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Roma, or Gypsy, communities across Europe are facing widespread persecution, says Amnesty International. In a new report issued in April 2012, the human rights group says not enough is being done to tackle 'shocking' discrimination.
Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17606004
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Amnesty International: Roma in Europe http://www.amnesty.org.uk/content.asp?CategoryID=11899
ESO: Background information: The EU and the Roma http://www.europeansources.info/record/roma-in-europe/
Amnesty International: Press Release, 2.4.12: Europe: New briefing details widespread persecution of Roma http://www.amnesty.org.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=20038
PressEurop, 13.4.12: Anti-Roma front page provokes controversy http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/news-brief/1799581-anti-roma-front-page-provokes-controversy
Swissinfo.ch, 8.4.12: Magazine sued for racial incitement http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss_news/Magazine_sued_for_racial_incitement.html?cid=32442312
BBC News, 12.4.12: Die Weltwoche sparks anger over 'racist' Roma story http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17687435
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