The town of Ruma, Croatia, is now “judenrein” following the expulsion of its last 156 Jewish inhabitants on July 27, the Zagreb radio reported today. The pro-Nazi puppet government of Croatia ordered the removal of the 156 Jews from Ruma to a concentration camp near Vincovic, the broadcast announced.
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