(Deutsche Welle) The United Nations on Friday said Hungary was deliberately depriving rejected asylum-seekers awaiting deportation of food, in violation of international law.
“According to reports, since August 2018, at least 21 migrants awaiting deportation had been deprived of food by the Hungarian authorities — some for up to five days,” said UN human rights spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani.
Last September, High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet accused Hungary of withholding food from migrants being held in transit zones along its border with Serbia.
Warnings ignored
The UN rights office said Hungarian authorities had promised to end the practice following an interim ruling by the European Court of Human Rights.
