Racist Skinhead Attack on Roma Family in Žilina

On August 20–23, 2000, Roma family members in Žilina, including 50-year-old Anastazia Balážová, were violently attacked by three men in what became known as the death of Anastazia Balážová. The murder exemplified racially motivated violence against Roma and revealed deep shortcomings in the criminal justice system's initial response to hate crimes.

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