Background
In 2015 Hungary witnessed a rapid increase in arrivals. Most however, continued their onward migration from Hungary after a short while. The extended overall reception capacity of the Government was around 4,000 at the time. The number they accommodated in 2015 exceeded 100,000 and made it necessary for the Hungarian Government to extend its reception capacities through deploying tents and pre-fabricated mobile houses to established reception facilities, and by opening new temporary arrangements.
Mission
Emergency response: deployed by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) / NORCAP to lead an advisory mission in support to the UNHCR Regional Office for Central Europe in Hungary and the Office of Immigration and Nationality (OIN) of the Government of Hungary with advice on shelter, site conditions and camp management. Advised the Government on matters regarding the increased number of new arrivals entering Hungary.
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