Joshua Coe
In this episode, we discuss Lukashenko’s ties to Russia, as well as the Belarusian opposition — inside and outside the country.
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Cigarette smugglers turn to balloons amid Poland-Belarus border clampdown
One of the side effects of the migration crisis on the Belarus border has been a major decline in the number of cigarettes being smuggled into Poland.
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Belarus border crisis: most Poles oppose asylum rights for migrants and support expanded use of firearms
This year has seen a renewed migration and security crisis on Poland’s border with Belarus.
European human rights commissioner voices concern at Poland’s response to Belarus border crisis
“National security cannot serve as a carte blanche to adopt measures that raise questions of compatibility with human rights standards.”
Polish border guard violated law by sending injured migrants back to Belarus, finds court
The cases were brought by Afghan and Ethiopian migrants, one of whom tried to claim asylum in Poland before being sent back to Belarus.
China and Belarus hold joint military exercises near Polish border
The exercises, titled “Eagle Assault”, will “deepen cooperation between the armies of the two countries”, says China.
Poland asks Germany and France for help policing Belarus border
“This is a hybrid action against Western civilisation. It would be very good if our allies took responsibility for border security.”
Polish president discusses Ukraine war and Belarus border crisis with Xi on China visit
President Duda said that it is a “a great honour for me” that President Xi “calls me a friend”.
Detention of Polish soldiers who fired towards migrants was “fully justified”, says head of military police
Politicians from both the ruling coalition and opposition have criticised the actions of military police and prosecutors.
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”.
Human rights commissioner criticises Poland’s exclusion zone on Belarus border
The measures will “interfere with basic constitutional freedoms” and “impede the provision of humanitarian, medical and legal assistance” to migrants.
The renewed Poland-Belarus border crisis explained
Michał Piekarski
What’s behind a surge in attempted migrant crossings and violence towards Polish officers?
Poland reintroduces exclusion zone on Belarus border amid migration crisis
Unauthorised people will not be allowed to be within 200 metres of the border in some places, and up to 2km in others.
Polish soldier dies after being stabbed at Belarus border preventing migrants crossing
He was attacked with a knife while trying to stop a group of migrants from forcing their way across the border from Belarus.
