Hungary Influx of Roma refugee claimants puts strain on airport staff

26 Oct 2011 | refugees roma

‘Sun News’ reports that according to border services officials, as many as 50 Hungarian Roma a day are filing refugee claims at Pearson airport in Canada, putting a strain on airport staff and medical services. Entire Roma families, from babies to grandmothers, are getting off flights and claiming refugee protection at Pearson, alleging they’re being persecuted in their homeland. Officers said many of the refugee seniors and children suffer from health issues and expressed concern they’re placing a burden on the health-care system.

Source : Sun News

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