Sofia, July 1 (DP.net).– The Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O’Flaherty is conducting a five days visit to the country. The Commissioner will focus during his visit primarily on issues pertaining to the human rights of older persons in residential care. He will also address issues concerning the human rights of Roma people, with particular attention to housing rights.
O'Flaherty urgently demanded action from Bulgaria's Prime Minister following the illegal demolition of Roma homes in Sofia's Zaharna Fabrika, which left over 200 people, including vulnerable groups, homeless. The Commissioner highlighted defiance of European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) orders, cited a lack of basic sanitation and shelter, and demanded immediate relief alongside long-term, consultative housing solutions.
Key events and actions during the visit include:
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