Politicians from both the ruling coalition and opposition have criticised the actions of military police and prosecutors.
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Poland outlines new rules for use of firearms at border amid escalating migration crisis
The measures would remove criminal liability for the use of weapons when officers are acting in self-defence or repelling “attacks on the border”.
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Polish government prepares new border zone measures as end of state of emergency approaches
Journalists are expected to be allowed into the border area with permission.
UK deploys troops to bolster Poland’s border with Belarus amid escalating tensions
The deployment comes as Belarusian and Russian paratroopers hold joint drills today.
EU Council president visits Poland to “express solidarity in face of hybrid attack” by Belarus
Charles Michel met with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, who described Belarus’s actions at the border as “state terrorism”.
Poland must end ban on media reporting from Belarus border
Daniel Tilles
An unprecedented crisis is unfolding, yet journalists cannot visit the area.
Polish border now being “attacked” by parallel groups, says defence minister
The “modus operandi of those attacking” has changed, said Poland’s defence minister.
Polish church launches “Tents of Hope” to help border crossers and appeals for donations
“Regardless of the circumstances of the migrants’ arrival, they need our spiritual and material support,” says the head of the episcopate.
Germany praises Poland’s response to “hybrid threat” of migrant surge on Belarus border
A number of countries, including the US, have condemned Belarus.
Poland’s government calls crisis talks as hundreds of migrants march to border from Belarus
Poland’s government warned of attempts by Minsk to provoke a “major incident”.
Belarusian soldier tried to shoot at Polish forces in border standoff, says Poland
Other armed Belarusians were also observed trying to destroy border fencing in what Poland calls “further provocations” by Minsk.
NATO “concerned at escalation” on Polish border, calls for Belarus to “respect international law”
“NATO is ready to continue helping our allies and maintaining security in the region,” said its headquarters in Brussels.
Poland summons Belarusian diplomat after incursion of uniformed, armed people over border
Three people carrying rifles were spotted by Polish soldiers early yesterday morning.
Polish government rejects church request to allow medics to treat migrants at border
“The fact refugees are being used brutally in a political struggle does not absolve us from respecting their rights,” wrote Archbishop Polak.
