VOICED: Gypsies seen as outcasts in new, ultra-conservative Iraq

The video discusses the plight of gypsies in Iraq, who were once celebrated performers but faced ostracism and challenges after the fall of Saddam Hussein. The rise of radical Islam led to their profession being seen as immoral. Militia attacks further isolated their communities, leading to economic hardships. Many gypsies have migrated in search of better opportunities, while those remaining face social discrimination and lack of basic services.

What led to the isolation of the Roma villages?

What has happened to the population of gypsies in the area since the US-led invasion?