VOICED : Hungria detendra a todos los demandantes de asilo

The Hungarian Parliament has reinstated the systematic detention of asylum seekers, a practice previously abolished in 2013 due to EU and UN pressure. The new law, passed with a significant majority, mandates that migrants be held at the borders while awaiting asylum decisions. Human rights organizations have criticized this measure, which applies to both new arrivals and those already in Hungary. The government justifies the law by citing a migration emergency, although current asylum seeker numbers are low. During the 2015 refugee crisis, Hungary became a key transit country and erected border fences. In 2016, only a small fraction of asylum applications were approved.

What action did the Hungarian Parliament take regarding asylum seekers?

• They opened new asylum centers across the country.

• They increased financial aid for asylum seekers.

• They abolished detention for asylum seekers.

• They reinstated systematic detention for asylum seekers.

Why did human rights organizations condemn Hungary's new asylum law?

• It reduces the number of asylum applications accepted.

• It provides excessive benefits to asylum seekers.

• It mandates detention of asylum seekers at the borders.

• It allows asylum seekers to move freely in the country.

What is the Hungarian government's justification for the new asylum law?

• Pressure from the European Union.

• A state of emergency due to mass migration.

• A decrease in the number of asylum seekers.

• A significant increase in asylum applications.

How many asylum seekers were present in Hungary at the time of the new law's implementation?

• More than 10,000

• Around 5,000

• Just over 400

• Approximately 1,000

What measures did Hungary take during the 2015 refugee crisis?

• They opened their borders to all refugees.

• They provided financial aid to neighboring countries.

• They built fences along borders with Serbia and Croatia.

• They increased the number of asylum approvals.