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Press Release
Refugees in Hungary blocked by forces, criminalized by laws
By effectively closing its border to refugees and meeting those fleeing conflict and persecution with razor wire, troops and draconian new laws, Hungary is showing the ugly face of Europe’s shambolic response to the growing refugee crisis, said Amnesty International today.
September 15, 2015
Press Release
Hungary: Deplorable images in asylum-seekers reception center
The shocking images of scores of refugees and asylum-seekers being thrown food by Hungarian police at a registration center in Roszke underscores the deplorable conditions facing those being held by the Hungarian authorities, said Amnesty International today.
September 11, 2015
Press Release
Refugees face chaos and harsh conditions at Serbia-Hungary border
Hungary should urgently provide refugees and migrants crossing the border from Serbia more humane reception conditions, transport and clarity about where they are being sent, Amnesty International said. With more people bound to arrive, the situation could escalate further. “While Europe rejoiced in happy images from Austria and Germany yesterday, refugees crossing into Hungary right now see a very different picture: riot police and a cold hard ground to sleep on,” said Amnesty International researcher Barbora Cernusakova. “While Europe has failed abysmally to respond, Hungary has a duty to ensure decent conditions for people who arrive. Its hostile approach doesn’t…
September 7, 2015
Report
State of the World 2014/2015
This has been a devastating year for those seeking to stand up for human rights and for those caught up in the suffering of war zones. Governments pay lip service to the importance of protecting civilians. And yet the world's politicians have miserably failed to protect those in greatest need. Amnesty International believes that this can and must finally change.
February 25, 2015
Report
Annual Report: Hungary 2013
HUNGARY Head of state János Áder (replaced Pál Schmitt in May) Head of government Viktor Orbán A new Constitution entered into force with concerns over its possibly discriminatory impact. Roma were subjected to harassment and intimidation by far-right groups on numerous occasions. Despite amendments, legislation continued to impose political control on the media. Background In January, a new Constitution came into force. It had been criticized for its potential to restrict human rights, notably the right to be protected from discrimination and the right to an effective remedy. In November, the Court of Justice of the European Union held that…
May 20, 2013
Report
Annual Report: Hungary 2010
Head of state László Sólyom Head of government Gordon Bajnai (replaced Ferenc Gyurcsány in March) Death penalty abolitionist for all crimes Population 10 million Life expectancy 73.3years Under-5 mortality (m/f) 9/8 per 1,000 Adult Literacy 98.9 per cent A radical right-wing organization Magyar Gárda (Hungarian Guard) organized a series of marches in towns with a Romani population in eastern Hungary. Violent attacks against Roma continued. Background The year was marked by political and economic upheaval that led to the resignation of Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány, whose cabinet was replaced by the interim government of Gordon Bajnai. Jobbik Magyarországért Mozgalom (Movement…
March 19, 2011