Hungary
In 2005, the number of asylum applications in Hungary increased slightly, but the overall number remains very low, allegedly due to a strict detention regime and tight border control measures. The majority of asylum seekers come from Vietnam, Bangladesh and China.
Majidi
Majidi is a refugee in Hungary, originally from Afghanistan. He fled war in his native country, poverty in Pakistan, and intimidation by soldiers in Turkey. He speaks eight languages, including Hungarian, and now feels settled in Hungary.
Zsuzsa
Zsuzsa has lived in Hungary with her husband and two sons since 1998. She now works as social worker in the same refugee camp the family lived in until they were granted residence permits.
