UNHCR concerned about new restrictive law, increased reports of violence, and a deterioration of the situation at border with Serbia.

Hungary: UNHCR concerned about new restrictive law, increased reports of #violence, and a deterioration of the situation at border with Serbia.

We are deeply concerned about further restrictions by Hungary leading to push-backs of people seeking asylum and reports about the use of violence and abuse. These restrictions are at variance with EU and international law and reports of abuse need to be investigated. The number of refugees and migrants at the Serbia-Hungary border has reached over 1,400, including people waiting to enter the transit zones, as well as those at the Refugee Aid Point at Subotica. The majority are women and children who are particularly affected by the deteriorating humanitarian situation. States have the obligation to guarantee that such people are treated humanely, in safety and dignity, and have access to asylum, if they so wish.

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