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September 22, 2015

Hungary Approves Army's Use of Non-Lethal Weapons Against Refugees 
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In news from Europe, Hungary has passed legislation allowing the army to
be deployed to the border as thousands of refugees fleeing violence in
their home countries continue to attempt to cross the continent in
efforts to reach northern Europe. The new law allows Hungarian troops to
use rubber bullets, tear gas, smoke and flash grenades, and net guns
against refugees.

 

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