Hungary is a landlocked country positioned on the EU’s eastern border. Today, it is also a major route for migrants and refugees traveling to Western Europe. The Hungarian government has responded by building a large border fence, and by scapegoating and persecuting the migrants passing through.

This week, Tariq is speaking to sociologist Attila Melegh, who has also been a victim of government scapegoating for defending the rights of migrants and asylum seekers.