Demolition of Nazi-era 'Roma camp' pig farm marks a long-awaited milestone

A pig farm built on the site of a Nazi-era Roma concentration camp in Lety, Czech Republic, has finally been demolished after decades of campaigning. The farm, which stood on the remnants of the camp where hundreds of Roma people were held and many died, was seen as a symbol of racism and discrimination faced by the Roma community. The Czech government's reluctance to establish a memorial was attributed to the fact that the camp was run by Czech guards. The Roma Holocaust, often referred to as the "forgotten Holocaust," saw between 25% and 70% of Europe's Roma population murdered during World War II. Prejudice against the Roma community continues today, with surveys showing widespread discrimination and marginalization.