CoE Commissioner: Relocation of Roma Family Unacceptable

Ljubljana, 16 November - Council of Europe (CoE) Human Rights Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg finds it unacceptable that a Slovenian Roma family had to leave its home because of the demands of the majority population in the area. He announced the CoE would address a letter to the government pointing to the need to protect the human rights of all citizens.

Ljubljana, Council of Europe information office. Council of Europe (CoE) Human Rights Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg speaking to the press. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, Council of Europe information office.
Council of Europe (CoE) Human Rights Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg speaking to the press.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, Council of Europe information office. Council of Europe (CoE) Human Rights Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg speaking to the press. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, Council of Europe information office.
Council of Europe (CoE) Human Rights Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg speaking to the press.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, Council of Europe information office. Council of Europe (CoE) Human Rights Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg speaking to the press. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, Council of Europe information office.
Council of Europe (CoE) Human Rights Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg speaking to the press.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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