Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says his government will take legal action to eliminate non-governmental organizations and media receiving U.S. or international funding, saying they could be considered foreign “agents.

Hungary under Mr Orban has for years enacted crackdowns on NGOs and the country’s independent media, passing laws that critics argue seek to stigmatise and hinder groups that provide protection for women and minorities, offer legal and human rights assistance, and expose official corruption.

Hungary will take legal action to eliminate non-governmental organizations and media outlets operating in the country that receive funding f.