Expulsions of Roma from Lyon

Alert DateAugust 6, 2012 Country: France Address: Lyon General Type: Discrimination, Equality/Integration Racism and discrimination phenomena: Anti-roma/zinghanophobia
Groups affected / Interested in: Roma & Travelers Key socio-economic/institutional areas: Housing Hate speech/Racist Discourse Medium: Internet, Newspaper

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Victims Data
Victims Nationality/Ethnic Origin Romanian
Victims Gender Female, Male
Victims Age <17, 18-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56-65, 66+
Victims Number 300
Fatalities - deaths N/A
Perpetrators Data
Perpetrators Nationality/Ethnic Origin N/A
Perpetrator Gender N/A
Perpetrator Age N/A
Perpetrators Number N/A
Extremist/Organised Group Violence No

6-7 August 2012 – 300 Roma including minors were expelled from their camps near Lyon without any alternative solution for housing.

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