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.
Авг. 21, 2006
- Diena features an article about seven Somalians
- Chas reports on the pre-election program of All for Latvia!
Diena features an article about the seven Somalians who recently were granted alternative status in Latvia. The Somalians are staying at the place Zvannenieki that were offered them by private persons. The Somalians are studying the Latvian language and searching for jobs. The Somalians admitted that they already have experienced expressions of intolerance against them on streets in Riga.
Chas reports on the pre-election program of the radical right-wing political party All for Latvia! The main slogan of the party is Latvia is for Latvians! Among the main objectives of partys program are: promotion of deportation of non-Latvians; recognition by Russia that she occupied Latvia; and halt of the naturalisation process.