A discriminatory new constitution and a raft of new laws appear designed to neutralize judicial, media, and political checks on the authority of the ruling Fidesz party. Media freedom is under threat, exemplified by efforts by the media regulator to permanently strip a leading independent radio station of its broadcast licence. Hungary sends migrants and some asylum seekers who reach its borders via Ukraine back to that country despite evidence of ill-treatment there. Homelessness has been criminalized with repeat offences punishable with fines or imprisonment. Roma face harassment and threats from vigilante groups who march through Romani settlements.
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Mar 12, 2013
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Jan 31, 2013
Reports
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The Treatment of Asylum Seekers and Migrants in Ukraine
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Rights Violations against Migrants and Asylum Seekers at the New Eastern Border of the European Union
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Hungary
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Mar 15, 2013
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Mar 12, 2013
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Feb 22, 2013
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Feb 14, 2013
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Jan 31, 2013
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Jan 18, 2013
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Dec 7, 2012
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Oct 17, 2012
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Aug 22, 2012
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