Ethnic tension rises for Hungary's Roma minority - 2 Sept 09
- 12 years ago
In Hungary, confrontations between an increasing Gypsy population and right wingers are becoming more frequent and more violent.
The Roma form the largest minority in the country, accounting for almost 10 per cent of the population and their numbers are rising more rapidly than any other group.
Ethnic Hungarians say its changing the demographic of the country and leading to widespread tensions.
Al Jazeera's David Chater reports.
The Roma form the largest minority in the country, accounting for almost 10 per cent of the population and their numbers are rising more rapidly than any other group.
Ethnic Hungarians say its changing the demographic of the country and leading to widespread tensions.
Al Jazeera's David Chater reports.