‘Under siege’ – Fear and defiance mark life for Pakistan’s minority Hazaras
Hazara Town, PakistanReuters High walls around the neighbourhoods of Pakistan’s embattled Hazara community in the south-western city of Quetta are designed to protect them from extremist militants, but also serve as a constant reminder of the threat they face. Soldiers and security checkpoints greet visitors to Hazara Town, one of two large guarded neighbourhoods in […]
Quick facts – 10 ways the Roma people, Europe’s biggest minority, face discrimination
LondonThomson Reuters Foundation The Roma migrated to Europe from India in the 10th century and have long faced persecution around the world. Many live on the fringes of society and struggle for work. With Monday declared Roma Visibility day, here are 10 facts about Roma people: Bulgarian Roma people from the close-knit Kalaidjii clan dance […]