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Roma trapped in misery as France demolishes camps
Aug 15th, 2012
The camps weren't much to begin with: They had no electricity or running water. Grocery carts served as makeshift grills. Rats ran rampant and fleas gnawed on young and old alike. (Source: Associated Press) -
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