Freital / Germany (RNC Agency) 02.07.1997

Since yesterday a group of French Sinti and Roma, arriving in 22 cars and vans, is living in Freital. At first they been refused by the Dresnder authorities. Several camping grounds nearby refused to receive the group as well. Yesterday authorities of Frei tal gave one week permission on a piece of land belonging to the city. The French paid a small fee. The group will continue to Berlin thereafter.