Hungary constructs border fence to stop migrants

Hungary has begun construction of a four metre high fence along its border with Serbia as part of a package of measures designed to keep out migrants.

Hungarian police officers guard the area where work has begun on a 150 meter fence near Morahalom, Hungary. Source: AAP

Hungary has reportedly begun construction of a four metre high fence along its border with Serbia as part of a package of measures designed to keep out migrants.

The measures have been criticised by the European Commission and the United Nations.

Sacha Payne asked Central Europe correspondent Kerry Skyring if a majority vote in parliament means there's also widespread public support in Hungary for the fence.

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