Protest – rroma.org https://rroma.org Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:14:04 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Protest – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Commemoration https://rroma.org/commemoration-7/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=commemoration-7 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:14:04 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35721 The anniversary of the murder of 14-year-old Roma boy Dušan Jovanović, killed 29 years ago in Belgrade, was marked by a march highlighting racism and discrimination against Roma people.

Duška Jovanović, Dušan’s sister, emphasized the impact of racism, stating it has killed her brother and affected her entire family, and called for continued remembrance and activism against hate.

The gathering served as a memorial and a call to action to combat racism and promote awareness of the ongoing struggles faced by the Roma community.

]]> Manifestation https://rroma.org/manifestation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=manifestation Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:30:23 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35381 Residents of the “Iztok” Roma neighbourhood in Kyustendil—home to 15,000 people—organized a “Say No to Drugs!” protest. Locals report a rising number of drug addicts, including entire families, as well as an increase in fatalities. The protesters called for institutional intervention to ensure more neighborhood residents are enrolled in drug rehabilitation programs.

]]> Cluj and Roma https://rroma.org/cluj-and-roma-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cluj-and-roma-2 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:38:59 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35123 Local NGOs in Cluj, particularly TAC.social, criticize a protest against the relocation of Roma families from Pata Rât, emphasizing the need for discussions based on the realities of the community.

The protest, organized by the Identitarian Community Association of Romania, attracted only about 12 participants and was marked by inflammatory rhetoric against the Roma community.

TAC.social calls for greater awareness and understanding of the living conditions in Pata Rât, inviting people to engage directly with the community rather than relying on prejudiced narratives.

]]> Flop https://rroma.org/flop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=flop Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:47:14 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35058 A protest in Cluj-Napoca against the relocation of families from the Pata Rât landfill attracted fewer than 20 participants, mostly young people under 35, and was organized by a group known for anti-LGBTQ and anti-abortion actions.

Protesters expressed hateful sentiments towards the Roma community and criticized local authorities, claiming that the relocation project unfairly benefits homeless individuals at the expense of hardworking citizens.

The local government clarified that only 50 apartments were purchased for relocation, funded primarily by external grants, and that the project aims to gradually relocate families from Pata Rât by 2030.

]]> Romania: Protest https://rroma.org/romania-protest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=romania-protest Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:16:12 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35023 A protest organized by the nationalist group Comunitatea Identitară România is set to take place in Cluj-Napoca against the relocation of Roma families from Pata Rât to social housing, citing concerns over their ability to adapt to new living conditions.

The organization has a history of promoting racist messages and has been monitored for its extremist views, including hostility towards the LGBTQ+ community and antisemitic content.

ADI Zona Metropolitană Cluj, involved in the desegregation efforts, defends the relocation project, highlighting its success in improving living conditions for relocated families and condemning the hate speech surrounding the issue.

]]> 45 Years Ago https://rroma.org/45-years-ago/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=45-years-ago Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:52:32 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34625 On September 1, 1981, a group of Sinti gathered at the University of Tübingen to reclaim documents related to the Nazi persecution of their community, including photographs and records from the ‘Racial Hygiene Research Center’.

The term “Zigeuner” (Gypsy) is historically loaded and considered derogatory; the article uses “Z*” to avoid perpetuating this stigma while discussing the historical context of the genocide known as Porajmos.

The involvement of scientists in legitimizing the persecution of Sinti and Roma is highlighted, with calls for recognition and justice continuing to this day, as the community seeks to reclaim their narrative and history.

]]> Political Rally in Serbia https://rroma.org/political-rally-in-serbia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=political-rally-in-serbia Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:32:47 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34579 A tense political rally in Užice, Serbia, saw Serbian President Vučić facing significant local opposition, including physical confrontations with activists and police blocking access to the event.

Many attendees were reportedly brought in from other regions, while local residents, including Roma, expressed their discontent and refused to support the rally, highlighting a divide within the community.

The event was marred by violence, with reports of activists being attacked and police using tear gas against local protesters, indicating a growing unrest against Vučić’s regime.

]]> Bulgaria: Protest https://rroma.org/bulgaria-protest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bulgaria-protest Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:06:58 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34193 Todor Davidov, known as Gringo, led a protest in the Roma neighborhood of Aytos, demanding better living conditions and infrastructure.

Protesters are advocating for improved roads and public transport access, citing the nearest bus stop is 500 meters away.

The protest has sparked public debate regarding the payment of local taxes by the families in the area and the legality of the houses in the neighborhood. In many of the Roma neighbourhoods, Roma are accused of having built illegally, even when their houses stood for a very long time. This is used to close and dismantle some of these neighbourhoods.

]]> Ostrava Protest https://rroma.org/ostrava-protest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ostrava-protest Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:23:05 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33782 Police in Ostrava-Vítkovice have initiated criminal proceedings against seven individuals aged 18 to 38 for public disorder.

The incident occurred on July 19, following a prior agreement to meet due to a provocative video posted on social media. A confrontation ensued where a group of young men challenged a Romani man to a fight, which he declined, leading to one man brandishing a gas pistol and firing it into the air. The Rom ended up in hospital after having stabbed.

]]> A Mahala against Drugs https://rroma.org/a-mahala-against-drugs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-mahala-against-drugs Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:12:53 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33112 Roma residents from the “Hristo Botev” neighborhood in Plovdiv protested against drug dealers and drug distribution in their area, demanding effective measures to combat the issue.

The demonstration, titled “No to Drugs,” highlighted concerns for the safety and health of children and young people in the Roma community.

Local residents called for more active police intervention, with support from local boxing star Boris Veliev, who emphasized the need for justice and a drug-free environment for families.

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