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French Chronicle

September 1, 2015 Published by: Roma Foundation

Besides the closure of the Rroma camp in la Courneuve and the shooting in the North of France, there have been other news on France this week. A camp had to make space for an integration project in Deuil la Barre; life goes on in the North in Lille; and eexpulsed Rroma who had to leave their integration village are spending their 35^th night in tents in St. Ouen.

Un chantier d’insertion à la place du camp Rom de Deuil-la-Barre. In: Le Parisien. 28;.08.2015. http://www.leparisien.fr/deuil-la-barre-95170/un-chantier-d-insertion-a-la-place-du-camp-rom-de-deuil-la-barre-28-08-2015-5043281.php
Un squat évacué boulevard Pasteur à La Courneuve. In: Le Parisien. 28.08.2015. http://www.leparisien.fr/seine-saint-denis-93/un-squat-evacue-boulevard-pasteur-a-la-courneuve-28-08-2015-5043211.php
À Lille, d’une rue à l’autre, la vie continue pour les Roms de Fives. In: La Voix du Nord. 26.08.2015. http://www.lavoixdunord.fr/region/a-lille-d-une-rue-a-l-autre-la-vie-continue-pour-ia19b0n3009512
Roms de Saint-Ouen : 35e nuit dehors dans un silence assourdissant. In: Mediapart. 29.08.2015. http://blogs.mediapart.fr/edition/roms-et-qui-dautre/article/290815/roms-de-saint-ouen-35e-nuit-dehors-dans-un-silence-assourdissant

News Western Europe

Myths about Refugees

September 1, 2015 Published by: Roma Foundation

Nice debunking of standard mythology on refugees… A MUST READ.

Dispelling myths about refugees. In: DW. 28.08.2015. http://www.dw.com/en/dispelling-myths-about-refugees/a-18680503

Czech Republic News Eastern Europe

Czech documentary on a Rroma rapper

September 1, 2015 Published by: Roma Foundation

A documentary on a Rroma rapper in the Czech republic has proven to be a publicum hit!

Czech Documentary Scores High in Cinemas. In: Film New Europe. 28.08.2015. http://www.filmneweurope.com/news/czech-news/item/111108-czech-documentary-scores-high-in-cinemas

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French Rroma block highway in North of France

September 1, 2015 Published by: Roma Foundation

Following the shooting at a camp in Northern France, French Rroma blocked the A1 highway in a protest, amongst other, to ask for the son of one of the victims to be temporarily released from jail to attend his father’s funeral.

A1 blocked by Roma protest. In: Connections. 29.08.2015. http://www.connexionfrance.com/a1-motorway-blocked-roma-protest-somme-northern-france-view-article.html
Demonstranten blockieren wichtige Autobahn in Frankreich. In: die Zeit. 29.08.2015. http://www.zeit.de/news/2015-08/29/frankreich-demonstranten-blockieren-wichtige-autobahn-in-frankreich-29115603

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La Courneuve: The camp is closed

September 1, 2015 Published by: Roma Foundation

First reactions to the closure of the camp in la Courneuve.

Démantèlement du bidonville à La Courneuve : “Une décision indigne et inhumaine”. In: France 24. 28.08.2015. http://www.france24.com/fr/20150827-france-demantelement-bidonville-courneuve-decision-indigne-inhumaine-roms-roumains-police

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La Courneuve: The camp is closed

September 1, 2015 Published by: Roma Foundation

The oldest Rroma camp near Paris was dismantled yesterday by the French police in spite of the petition and support from many people. 200 Rroma were evicted.

This is NOT a solution.

A la Courneuve, la colère et le désarroi des Roms évacués. In: Metronews. 27.08.2015. http://www.metronews.fr/info/a-la-courneuve-la-colere-et-le-desarroi-des-roms-evacues/mohA!jkuj1vlLxvIoY/
Un camp de roms évacué. In: Centre Presse. 28.08.2015. http://www.centre-presse.fr/article-409350-un-camp-de-roms-evacue.html
Clap de fin pour le Samaritain, bidonville rom “modèle”, malgré la mobilisation. In: Var Matin. 27.08.2015. http://www.varmatin.com/france/clap-de-fin-pour-le-samaritain-bidonville-rom-modele-malgre-la-mobilisation.2251796.html
L’un des plus vieux bidonvilles roms de France en cours d’évacuation. In: Le Point. 27.08.2015. http://www.lepoint.fr/societe/l-un-des-plus-vieux-bidonvilles-roms-de-france-en-cours-d-evacuation-27-08-2015-1959695_23.php
Roms : Un des plus anciens bidonvilles de France evacuee. In: Les Échos. 27.08.2015. http://www.lesechos.fr/journal20150828/lec1_derniere/021285653297-roms-un-des-plus-anciens-bidonvilles-de-france-evacue-1148345.php?ZEQLrymRRRCeoAwW.99
French police dismantle sprawling Gypsy camp on Paris outskirts, evict around 200 people. In: US News. 27.08.2015. http://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2015/08/27/french-police-dismantle-roma-camp-on-paris-outskirts
L’évêque de Saint-Denis inquiet pour l’avenir d’un camp de Roms. In: La Croix. 25.08.2015. http://www.la-croix.com/Urbi-et-Orbi/Actualite/France/L-eveque-de-Saint-Denis-inquiet-pour-l-avenir-d-un-camp-de-Roms-2015-08-25-1348094
French Experiment to Integrate Roma Under Threat. In: Voice of America. 25.08.2015. http://www.voanews.com/content/french-experiment-to-integrate-roma-under-threat/2929770.html
La France démantèle un ancien camp rom près de Paris. In: 98.5. 27.08.2015. http://www.985fm.ca/international/nouvelles/la-france-demantele-un-ancien-camp-rom-pres-de-par-733634.html

News Switzerland

Beggars and human trafficking

September 1, 2015 Published by: Roma Foundation

In Geneva, four Rroma were arrested and are accused to have trafficked a mentally disabled person and forced him to beg in Geneva’s streets. As always, when such a case occurs, all the usual clichés about organised bands, human trafficking, and so on come back about Rroma.

If they really did it, which still needs to be proven, then they are criminals. The fact that they are Rroma has nothing to do with that.

Jeune handicapé mental forcé à faire la manche. In: 24 Heures. 28.08.2015. http://www.24heures.ch/suisse/jeune-handicape-mental-force-manche/story/10641094

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Rroma Camp in France: Follow up

September 1, 2015 Published by: Roma Foundation

Apparently, the killer, a 73 years old man, was drunk (2.28 g per litre) and held a grudge against the family. For once, the press is quite restrictive in citation of ethnic origins in this drama. Good, as people’s origins have nothing to do with this tragic event.

Camp de Roye : le tireur présumé avait 2,28 grammes d’alcool dans le sang. In: Le Monde. 26.08.2015. http://www.lemonde.fr/police-justice/article/2015/08/26/un-septuagenaire-qui-vivait-dans-le-camp-de-roye-soupconne-d-etre-a-l-origine-de-la-fusillade_4737269_1653578.html#HwdHZ7wwrs5RTmly.99

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Two Rroma families not allowed to board plane in Prague

September 1, 2015 Published by: Roma Foundation

Two Rroma families were denied boarding a flight to Canada. Canada is continuing its restrictive policy of screenings prior to boarding planes with that destination.

SHAME!

Two Romani families not allowed to board flight from Prague to Canada, no explanation given. In: Romea.cz. 24.08.2015. http://www.romea.cz/en/news/czech/two-romani-families-not-allowed-to-board-flight-from-prague-to-canada-no-explanation-given

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Canada accepts more Rroma Asylum Requests

September 1, 2015 Published by: Roma Foundation

In view of the mounting evidence of discrimination against Rroma in Hungary, Canada is accepting more asylum applications from Hungarian Rroma.

AT LAST!

Canada accepting more Roma asylum-seekers amid growing evidence of persecution in Hungary. In: National Post. 24.08.2015. http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canada-accepting-more-roma-asylum-seekers-amid-growing-evidence-of-persecution-in-hungary

France News Western Europe

4 dead at a Roma camp in France

September 1, 2015 Published by: Roma Foundation

At least 4 people, among which a man, a woman, a 6 months old child, and a policeman were killed in cold blood at a Rroma camp in France. There seem to some wounded policemen. The Gunman was shot by the police and is in custody. No reason was given. It is not even clear if the attacker was Rrom or someone else.

Somme : que sait-on de la fusillade dans un camp de gens du voyage ? In: Le Point. 25.08.2015. http://www.lepoint.fr/societe/fusillade-dans-un-camp-de-roms-en-picardie-au-moins-trois-morts-25-08-2015-1959199_23.php
Une fusillade dans un camp de Roms à Roye fait quatre morts. In: Valeurs Actuelles. 25.08.2015. http://www.valeursactuelles.com/societe/une-fusillade-dans-un-camp-de-roms-a-roye-fait-trois-morts-55096
France: une fusillade dans un camp de Roms fait quatre morts. In: La Presse. 25.08.2015. http://www.lapresse.ca/international/europe/201508/25/01-4895285-france-une-fusillade-dans-un-camp-de-roms-fait-quatre-morts.php
Fusillade dans un camp de gens du voyage : 4 morts, dont un gendarme. In: L’Indépendant. 25.08.2015. http://www.lindependant.fr/2015/08/25/fusillade-dans-la-somme-trois-morts-4-blesses-graves-dont-deux-gendarmes,2075900.php
Fusillade dans un camp de gens de voyage en France: l’un des gendarmes blessés est décédé. In: RTL Info. http://www.rtl.be/info/monde/france/fusillade-dans-un-camp-de-roms-en-france-3-morts-et-4-blesses-graves-dont-2-gendarmes-748969.aspx
Four dead in shootout in Roma camp in France. In: BBC News. 25.08.2015. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34056268
3 dead in France Roma camp shootout. In: Press TV. 25.08.2015. http://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2015/08/25/426320/France-Roma-Royce-
4 dead in France shooting, including policeman, baby. In: Hawaii News. 25.08.2015. http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/29875899/3-reported-dead-in-northern-france-shooting-2-police-hurt
4 dead, including 1 French policeman and a baby in shooting at Gypsy camp in northern France. In: Alaska News. 25.08.2015. http://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/4-dead-including-1-french-policeman-and-a-baby-in-shooting-at-gypsy-camp-in-northern-france-1.2039872#sthash.q7SWL4Zv.dpuf
Baby, policeman killed in French Roma camp shooting. In: The Express Tribune. 26.05.2015. http://tribune.com.pk/story/944910/baby-policeman-killed-in-french-roma-camp-shooting/

News Western Europe

Reportage on the camp in La Courneuve

September 1, 2015 Published by: Roma Foundation

Le Monde published a reportage on the Rroma Camp in la Courneuve, near Paris.

A La Courneuve, le bidonville rom cherche à perdurer. In: Le Monde. 25.08.2015. http://www.lemonde.fr/immigration-et-diversite/article/2015/08/25/a-la-courneuve-l-impossible-sortie-par-le-haut-d-un-bidonville-rom_4735766_1654200.html#Rv2gYGtiw4Qw5m8Y.99

News Western Europe

Olso police discriminates against Rroma

September 1, 2015 Published by: Roma Foundation

The police in Oslo has been slammed for blatant discrimination against Rroma and other minorities.

SHAME!

Oslo police slammed for Roma discrimination. In: The Local.no. 25.08.2015. http://www.thelocal.no/20150825/oslo-police-slammed-for-roma-discrimination

News Western Europe

The Vice President of the German Bundestag on Refugees

August 30, 2015 Published by: Roma Foundation

An interview of the vice president of the German Bundestag (Parliament) on the issue of refugees and about possible solution. What is interesting, is that when asked about the influx of asylum seekers from Balkan states, she summarises them all as “Rroma and Sinti”… Another generalisation!

Petra Pau: “Die Stimmung kippt”. In: Tagesspiegel. 20.08.2015. http://www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/angriffe-gegen-fluechtlinge-petra-pau-die-stimmung-kippt/12208556.html

News Western Europe

La Courneuve: The Communist mayor attempts to explain himself

August 30, 2015 Published by: Roma Foundation

The communist mayor of la Courneuve attempts to justify himself about his decision to close the camp in la Courneuve. In doing so, he takes the same position as the National Front people or the governmental parties stating that the sanitary condition requires the closure.

What is really required is a solution, not an expulsion!

Gilles Poux : «On ne peut se contenter de pousser les Roms toujours plus loin». In: L’Humanité. 21.08.2015. http://www.humanite.fr/gilles-poux-ne-peut-se-contenter-de-pousser-les-roms-toujours-plus-loin-581933

News Western Europe

Minorities languages and Rromanes

August 30, 2015 Published by: Roma Foundation

An article on minorities languages, their recognition and nation states. Fact is, in a continent shaped by the fallacy of “Nation States”, minorities are not welcome.

Die Minderheitensprachen sind die bunten Tupfer auf der Sprachenlandkarte. In: Der Standart. 19.08.2015. http://derstandard.at/2000020979063/Die-kleinen-Sprachen

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Serbian Refugees in Germany: 200’000 expulsions?

August 30, 2015 Published by: Roma Foundation

According to German sources, as many as 200’000 asylum seekers from Serbia will be asked to leave Germany very soon. Already 24’000 have been told to leave. Two third of theses refugees are most probably Rroma.

200k Serbian citizens could be deported from Germany. In: B92. 21.08.2015. http://www.b92.net/eng/news/politics.php?yyyy=2015&mm=08&dd=21&nav_id=95172

News Western Europe

Lo Real: Edinburgh review

August 30, 2015 Published by: Roma Foundation

A review of Israel Galvan’s “Lo Real” performance based on the Rroma Holocaust in Edinburgh.

EIF 2015: Lo Real / Le Reel / The Real, Festival Theatre, Review. In: Edinburgh Guide. 21.08.2015. http://www.edinburghguide.com/festival/2015/edinburghinternationalfestival/eif2015loreallereeltherealfestivaltheatrereview-16096

Bulgaria News Eastern Europe

Bulgaria: Arrests and no alternatives

August 30, 2015 Published by: Roma Foundation

Rroma whose houses were destroyed in Varna have been arrested by the police, and the mayor declared that people who had built houses illegally are not entitles to a social housing alternative. In brief, they have been driven to the street.

SHAME!