Mihai Bica

A man reacts with his hand raised amid a large crowd protesting restrictions due to COVID-19.

Roma persecution intensifies during the coronavirus pandemic in Europe

COVID-19

Police intimidation is a fact of life for many Roma living in Bulgaria and elsewhere in Europe, but in the last five months tensions have heightened, according to activists.

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