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Rita Ora opens up about 'tough' experiences of prejudice as refugee from Kosovo

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Pop star Rita Ora has detailed the traumatic prejudice she has faced as a refugee from Kosovo. The Anywhere singer, 29, came to the UK as an infant from Kosovo, Albania when her family fled persecution against Albanians connected to the disintegration of Yugoslavia.

Rita went on to grow up in Notting Hill, London, but it wasn't always easy having sought refuge in the UK. Speaking to Vogue Arabia, Rita discussed the impact that the move had on her family, including her psychiatrist mother and economist father.

She said: "They left behind their whole lives and had to start from scratch when they arrived in London as refugees. "But protecting us was their main priority and I count my blessings every day that they did what they did." But

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