University Apologizes for Nazi-Era Research, Honors Roma Victims in Memorial Service
Romani Rose, the chairman of the Central Council of Sinti and Roma, has criticized ongoing research on remains from the Nazi era. He has called on universities to examine their collections. Recently, a memorial service was held for three Roma men whose remains were used in racist research over 160 years ago.
The men's skulls were part of a collection at the University of Leipzig until recently. Jens Eilers, the deputy rector, apologized on behalf of the institution for its role in the past. Martin Gericke, deputy director of the Institute of Anatomy, detailed how the remains were acquired and used in racist research.
The memorial service was organized by the Saxon Association of Roma and Sinti to give the men dignity in death. It was held at the South Cemetery in Leipzig, with a Romanian Orthodox service. Romani Rose described the service as dignified. Michael Brand, the Federal Commissioner against Antiziganism, thanked the event for demonstrating respect and defense of human dignity. The coffins were then lowered into the earth.
The University of Leipzig has acknowledged and apologized for its past role in racist research. A memorial service was held to honor three Roma men whose remains were used in this research. The event was praised for showing respect and dignity towards the victims.
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