Roma-only school burnt in Aspropyrgos

Alert DateJune 23, 2007 Country: Greece Address: Aspropyrgos General Type: Racist violence Racism and discrimination phenomena: Anti-roma/zinghanophobia
Groups affected / Interested in: Roma & Travelers Key socio-economic/institutional areas: Daily life
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Victims Nationality/Ethnic Origin N/A
Victims Gender Male, Female
Victims Age <17
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Fatalities - deaths N/A
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Perpetrator Gender N/A
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Extremist/Organised Group Violence No

A Roma-only school (allegedly a ghetto) in the neighbourhood Psari of Aspropyrgos - wider area of Athens complex - was burnt down during the Easter school holiday after an arson attack. According to the latest information by the Ombudsman, the school is restored and functioning again.

 

Source:

Kathimerini, 23.06.2007, http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_columns_1474557_23/06/2007_84862