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Disabled face discrimination in Tonga according to survey

The survey conducted by Australia's Aid Programme and Tonga's Ministry of Education stated that disabled people in Tonga faced social stigma.

"People with disability are one of the most marginalised and vulnerable groups in Tongan society. They often face stigma, exclusion and discrimination, and lack voice and influence over community and national resources," according to the report.

It outlined various testimonies including discrimination in employment and education.

Men say staff at Salt Lake City bar told them they ‘can’t serve Polynesians’

They say it all happened Tuesday night at Willies Lounge on Main Street in Salt Lake City.

The two men had never been to the bar before, and they said that first trip there will be their last. The men say the bartender checked their IDs and asked them to leave because of their race.