Croatia commemorates Roma victims of World War II genocide

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Posted Aug 2, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-02-1300
Croatia commemorates Roma victims of World War II genocide
Photo: HRT Vijesti

Croatia commemorates Samudaripen, honoring nearly 3,000 Roma victims murdered at Auschwitz-Birkenau on August 2, 1944.

Croatia has marked the International Day of Remembrance for Roma Victims of Genocide in World War II, known as Samudaripen.

The annual commemoration honors the memory of nearly 3,000 Roma men, women, and children who were murdered at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp on August 2, 1944. Commemorative events held across the country highlight the historic atrocities committed against the Roma population during World War II.

Representatives from government institutions, civil society groups, and the Roma community gathered to pay tribute to the victims and emphasize the importance of preserving historical memory to combat modern discrimination.

Sources: HRT Vijesti.

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