Soldiers install razor wire through the wooded border between Hungary and Croatia. Photo by Harriet Salem
Razor wire has been installed by the Hungarian authorities along its border with Slovenia. Both countries are part of the Schengen open-travel zone. Photo by Harriet Salem
In villages close to the country's southwest border, most locals applauded the fence initiative. "I don't see a problem with protecting your country, it's a normal response," said Gregori Dobosh, a pensioner taking a morning coffee in a small cafe."Nobody knows who these people are, no identification documents are checked. There could be criminals and terrorists just walking through the fields. We're quiet, simple people [here]… I want to be able to sleep, safe at night in my bed not to look out the window and be stressed about who could be outside," he added."The idea is to keep the crowds out and deal with individual violations as the country's laws demand… we'll do what we need to to prevent people passing,"
Hungary's border with Serbia was sealed two weeks ago. At this crossing in Roske police used tear gas and water cannons to drive back crowds. Photo by Pete Kiehart.
Spools of razor wire at the roadside by Slovenian-Hungarian border. Photo by Harriet Salem.
Migrants are still arriving in Hungary with the help of Croatian police who guide them through a small gap in the razor wire fence. Photo by Harriet Salem.