During World War II, thousands of members from Romani, Sinti, Manush, Yenish, and traveller communities across France faced harsh discrimination. They were forcibly removed from their homes, detained in large internment camps within France, and many were deported to extermination camps in Eastern Europe. These policies caused widespread suffering, with the last internees being released from French camps around eighty years ago.
French reporters Antonia Kerrigan and Valentine Erba have documented the experiences of survivors, highlighting their ongoing struggle for recognition and justice. The testimonies of those who lived through these internments shed light on a painful chapter of history that remains underacknowledged. The coverage aims to bring awareness to the historical injustices faced by these communities during the war.