Human Rights Commissioner Tightlipped about His Talks
Ljubljana, 15 November - Council of Europe (CoE) Human Rights Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg, who has arrived in Slovenia amidst criticism regarding the handling of the Roma issue, has declined to comment on his talks with the officials here, saying he will present his position to the press on Thursday.
Postojna
The Strojan family upon the visit of Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg in a former refugee centre in Postojna.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Postojna
The Strojan family upon the visit of Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg in a former refugee centre in Postojna.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Postojna
Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg (left), accompanied by Education Minister Milan Zver (centre), talks to Mirko Strojan (right), a member of the Roma family that was temporarily housed in a former military compound in Postojna. The Strojans left their home in late October in the face of protests by the locals in Ambrus, central Slovenia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Postojna
Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg visiting the Roma family that was temporarily housed in a former military compound. The Strojans left their home in late October in the face of protests by the locals in Ambrus, central Slovenia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
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