Integration monitor

Integration monitor is a daily Latvian press digest on ethnic minority and society integration issues. The Monitor reviews the biggest Latvian dailies: Diena, Latvijas Avize, Neatkariga (in Latvian language), Vesti Segodnya (in Russian language). In specific cases other information sources are used. Latvian Centre for Human Rights is not responsible for information published by the media.

Aug. 14, 2006

  • Vesti Segodnya features an interview with the leader of the extreme right-wing political party Latvia of Latvians Ilmars Drullis
  • Seven Somalians start learning Latvian

Vesti Segodnya features an interview with the leader of the extreme right-wing political party Latvian Latvia Ilmars Drullis. Mr. Drullis stated that the aim of the party is to return to Latvia as it was during its first independence period, that is 1918 - 1940. Ilmars Drullis believed that if Latvia returns to the constitution adopted in 1918, Latvians would be the main power in the country today. Ilmars Drullis also stated that the party is not against ethnic minorities.

NRA reports that seven Somalians who were granted asylum and alternative status in Latvia are learning the Latvian language and learn about employment possibilities.

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