Migrants sweep their way to integration in rubbish-strewn Rome


  • World
  • Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Christian Okoro of Nigeria sweeps a street in downtown Rome, Italy, May 18, 2017. Picture taken May 18, 2017. REUTERS/Max Rossi

ROME (Reuters) - Carefully sweeping dust and debris off a central Rome pavement and into a pan, Christian Okoro flashes a broad smile at a passer-by who tosses him a coin.

"I am trying to integrate into your society by cleaning our streets," reads a small cardboard sign he has placed next to a paper cup, hoping for donations from appreciative Romans.

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