53 migrants were allegedly forcibly expelled by Croatian authorities into Bosnia, while Zagreb claims it has “no information” about this case

Croatian authorities said on Saturday that they had no information about acts of violence allegedly committed by police against migrants who were pushed back into Bosnia. The reaction came after allegations made by an Austrian NGO, which claims that dozens of people were victims of abuse in the context of pushbacks at the border.

According to the authorities in Zagreb, there is currently no information confirming the allegations made by the nongovernmental organization. However, the statement provides no details about the alleged incidents or when they may have occurred.

The case has brought renewed attention to the practice of pushing migrants back in the Balkans, where Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the routes used by people trying to reach the European Union. The Austrian NGO’s allegations are to be assessed on the basis of the available information and any potential official investigations. Croatian authorities have not indicated whether an investigation was opened following the complaint.