French citizens protest the refusal of Champlain's mayor to bury a deceased Roma infant
The Roma and Prejudice
The Roma people have always faced controversy and prejudice. Earlier this year, Christian Leclerc, the mayor of Champlain, refused to bury a two month old infant of Roma descent in the Champlain cemetery. His decision prompted a public outcry.
Leclerc cited lack of burial space, stating that "priority is given to those who pay taxes."
The majority of Roma live in makeshift shanty towns with little to no access to public amenities.
In the case of the deceased infant, Richard Trinquier, mayor of Wissous, granted burial for the deceased infant, stating that the decision to do so was "a question of humanity."
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