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People watch as the first houses Craica settlement are demolished, Baia Mare, Romania, May 2012. © Amnesty International

End illegal discrimination against Roma

Every year, across Europe, thousands of Roma are forced from their homes – left homeless or relocated to camps or informal settlements with no heating, water or sanitation. Children often have to attend segregated Roma-only schools, or classes for children with "mild mental disabilities” and are given substandard education. EU states are failing to respect anti-discrimination law and the EU Commission should not stand for it. Without respect for Roma rights, Europe cannot claim to respect human rights.

Zimbabwe: Radios confiscated, arbitrary arrests - warning signs for next month's elections are worryingly similar to the lead up to the 2008 election bloodshed. Prevent election violence

Nadezhda TolokonnikovaPussy Riot: Two members of the punk band remain behind bars after being sentenced for singing a song in a church. We are increasingly worried about their treatment in prison. Demand their release

A lone protester challenges water cannon and teargas in Istanbul. Photo credit Louis Fishman. Used by permissionTurkey: Police officers in Turkey are using tear gas and water cannon to disperse protests spreading across the country. Thousands of protestors have been injured. End the violent repression

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