"Migrants here say they are denied that opportunity, instead being forcibly sent back across the border: often bruised, stripped of their phones and winter clothing, and forced to start the journey again."
"According to international law, anyone arriving at a border has the right to request asylum and remain in the country while their claim is considered."
"Hamid, who is originally from Morocco, aims to reach his son Ilyas in France, but he faces a problem: his knees. Two years ago, he said Bosnian police beat him and fractured his knee, leaving him permanently disabled."
Refugees from various countries, including Afghanistan and Syria, are stranded in Bihac, Bosnia, hoping to reach the EU. They report violence from Croatian authorities, who forcibly return them to Bosnia, violating international law. Testimonies reveal physical assaults and theft by police, with many migrants lacking the opportunity to request asylum. Hamid, a Moroccan migrant, shares his experience of being beaten by Bosnian police, resulting in a permanent disability. The situation highlights the challenges faced by those seeking refuge in Europe amid ongoing asylum system reforms.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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