These are the images I took during my second assignment for Amnesty International, early October 2012. The project spanned over 7 days, 1.400 km and 3 cities (Cluj-Napoca, Baia Mare and Piatra Neamt).
Maria, a Roma woman seen cooking on Craica after being interviewed by AI representatives. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90’s. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
Romanians of Roma origins as seen on Pata Rat, near Cluj-Napoca, where AI research team conducted interviews. The settlement on Pata Rat was created mid December 2010, after Roma people where forcibly evicted from their informal settlement in downtown Cluj-Napoca.
Romanian man of Roma origins seen preparing dinner in a Roma ghetto in Piatra Neamt on October 9, 2012 during research interviews conducted by AI team members. The two time evicted community had no electricity at the time the interviews where conducted.
Roma people seen at Cuprom through the glass near the entrance to the third building. Most of the people at Cuprom where forcibly evicted from Craica, an informal Roma settlement in Baia Mare. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90's. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
Night view of what was left of Craica after the demolitions conducted in 2012. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90's. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
Romanians of Roma origins as seen on Pata Rat, near Cluj-Napoca, where AI research team conducted interviews. The settlement on Pata Rat was created mid December 2010, after Roma people where forcibly evicted from their informal settlement in downtown Cluj-Napoca.
Romanian woman of Roma origins seen inside her room at Cuprom, October 7, 2012. Most of the people at Cuprom where forcibly evicted from Craica, an informal Roma settlement in Baia Mare. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90's. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
Romanian man of Roma origins playing cards with his kids, before going to bed, as seen on Craica on October 8, 2012. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90's. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
Romanians of Roma origins as seen by the entrance at Cuprom. Most of the people at Cuprom where forcibly evicted from Craica, an informal Roma settlement in Baia Mare. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90's. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
Romanian kids of Roma origins playing as seen on Pata Rat, near Cluj-Napoca, where AI research team conducted interviews. The settlement on Pata Rat, near the city dumpster, was created mid December 2010, after Roma people where forcibly evicted from their informal settlement in downtown Cluj-Napoca.
A Roma kid looks by as Ursu Dusia, a romanian woman of Roma origins, gestures as she talks to AI research team members. The two time evicted community had no electricity at the time the interviews where conducted.
Romanian teenager of Roma origins seen riding his bike on Craica during interviews conducted by AI representatives. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90's. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
Romanian kid of Roma origins seen playing on Craica during interviews conducted by AI representatives. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90's. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
Daily life as seen in a Roma ghetto in Piatra Neamt on October 9, 2012 during research interviews conducted by AI team members. The two time evicted community had no electricity at the time the interviews where conducted.
Romanian kids of Roma origins playing as seen on Pata Rat, near Cluj-Napoca, where AI research team conducted interviews. The settlement on Pata Rat, near the city dumpster was created mid December 2010, after Roma people where forcibly evicted from their informal settlement in downtown Cluj-Napoca.
Romanians of Roma origins as seen on Craica, an informal Roma settlement in Baia Mare. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90's. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
Roma woman seen cooking on Craica after being interviewed by AI representatives. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90's. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
Romanian woman of Roma origins seen swiping the hallways of Cuprom, October 7, 2012. Most of the people at Cuprom where forcibly evicted from Craica, an informal Roma settlement in Baia Mare. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90's. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.Most of the people at Cuprom where forcibly evicted from Craica, an informal Roma settlement in Baia Mare. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90Õs. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet,Êtoday, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
Romanian man of Roma origins as seen in a Roma ghetto in Piatra Neamt on October 9, 2012 during research interviews conducted by AI team members. The two time evicted community had no electricity at the time the interviews where conducted.
Daily life on Pata Rat, a Roma ghetto near Cluj-Napoca where AI research team conducted interviews. The settlement on Pata Rat was created mid December 2010, after Roma people where forcibly evicted from their informal settlement in downtown Cluj-Napoca.
Roma kid seen at Cuprom in the entrance hallway of the third building. Most of the people at Cuprom where forcibly evicted from Craica, an informal Roma settlement in Baia Mare. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90's. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
Daily life in the backyard of Cuprom. Most of the people at Cuprom where forcibly evicted from Craica, an informal Roma settlement in Baia Mare. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90's. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
General view of the entrance at Cuprom. Most of the people at Cuprom where forcibly evicted from Craica, an informal Roma settlement in Baia Mare. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90's. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
Romanian family of Roma origins as seen in a Roma ghetto in Piatra Neamt on October 9, 2012 during research interviews conducted by AI team members. The two time evicted community had no electricity at the time the interviews where conducted.
Romanian woman of Roma origins having a cigarette inside her house as seen on Pata Rat, near Cluj-Napoca, after being interviewed by the AI research team members. The settlement on Pata Rat was created mid December 2010, after Roma people where forcibly evicted from their informal settlement in downtown Cluj-Napoca.
General view of the third and last made available building at Cuprom. Most of the people at Cuprom where forcibly evicted from Craica, an informal Roma settlement in Baia Mare. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90's. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
Romanians of Roma origins seen inside their room at Cuprom. Most of the people at Cuprom where forcibly evicted from Craica, an informal Roma settlement in Baia Mare. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90's. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
Romanians of Roma origins seen watching TV inside their room at Cuprom, on October 6, 2012. Most of the people at Cuprom where forcibly evicted from Craica, an informal Roma settlement in Baia Mare. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90's. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
Romanian kids of Roma origins playing as seen on Pata Rat, near Cluj-Napoca, where AI research team conducted interviews. The settlement on Pata Rat was created mid December 2010, after Roma people where forcibly evicted from their informal settlement in downtown Cluj-Napoca.
Ursu Dusia, a romanian woman of Roma origins, gestures as she talks to AI research team members. The two time evicted community had no electricity at the time the interviews where conducted.
Roma community located on the garbage dumpster on Pata Rat, near Cluj-Napoca where AI research team conducted interviews. The settlement on Pata Rat was created mid December 2010, after Roma people where forcibly evicted from their informal settlement in downtown Cluj-Napoca.
Roma woman seen breastfeeding on Craica after being interviewed by AI representatives. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90's. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
Romanian woman of Roma origins as seen inside her house on Pata Rat, near Cluj-Napoca, after being interviewed by AI research team members. The settlement on Pata Rat was created mid December 2010, after Roma people where forcibly evicted from their informal settlement in downtown Cluj-Napoca.
Romanians of Roma origins as seen on Craica, an informal Roma settlement in Baia Mare. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90's. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
Maria, a Roma woman seen inside her ramshackle dwelling after being interviewed by AI representatives. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90's. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
Romanian woman of Roma origins as seen on the hallways of Cuprom, October 6, 2012. Most of the people at Cuprom where forcibly evicted from Craica, an informal Roma settlement in Baia Mare. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90's. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
Roma man seen outside his house on Pata Rat, near Cluj-Napoca, where AI research team conducted interviews. The settlement on Pata Rat was created mid December 2010, after Roma people where forcibly evicted from their informal settlement in downtown Cluj-Napoca.
General view of the Roma ghetto in Piatra Neamt. The two time evicted community had no electricity at the time the interview was conducted.
Romanian kids of Roma origins playing as seen on Pata Rat, near Cluj-Napoca, where AI research team conducted interviews. The settlement on Pata Rat was created mid December 2010, after Roma people where forcibly evicted from their informal settlement in downtown Cluj-Napoca.
Roma teenager seen at Cuprom closing the door while AI representatives interview a family next door. Most of the people at Cuprom where forcibly evicted from Craica, an informal Roma settlement in Baia Mare. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90's. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
Romanians of Roma origins seen inside their room at Cuprom. Most of the people at Cuprom where forcibly evicted from Craica, an informal Roma settlement in Baia Mare. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90's. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
Roma people cleaning the streets of Baia Mare. Most of them used to live on Craica, an informal Roma settlement. Now, most of them live at Cuprom. Some of these settlements, like the one on Craica, date back to early 90's. They where always tolerated by the authorities who verbally encouraged Roma to build in the area while giving reassurance that nothing bad would ever happen to them. Yet, today, while campaigning on a hate ticket, the same authorities started forced evictions without other reasons than ethnic cleansing of the cities.
Romanian kid of Roma origins entering his parents house through the window as seen on Pata Rat, near Cluj-Napoca, where AI research team conducted interviews. The settlement on Pata Rat was created mid December 2010, after Roma people where forcibly evicted from their informal settlement in downtown Cluj-Napoca.
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