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1999
Slovakia
Antigypsyism

Roma Protest Police Brutality

A public protest in Prešov drew national attention to repeated incidents of police violence against Roma youth and families. Demonstrators demanded accountability and8equal protection under the law, highlighting patterns of abuse rather than isolated misconduct. The protest represented a significant moment of Roma civic engagement and visibility in the public sphere.

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