Both men have admitted to the crimes they are accused of and could face up to ten years in prison.
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European human rights commissioner reports on refugee “pushbacks” by Poland at Belarus border
He criticised the way in which political leaders have portrayed refugees and migrants as “human weapons” in a “hybrid war”, using this to justify not respecting their rights.
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Syrian shot by Polish soldier after crossing Belarus border in “unfortunate accident”, say authorities
Meanwhile, the dead body of another man, also believed to be Syrian, has been found nearby
Wife of border guard criticises opposition in new Polish ruling party campaign ad
“On 15 October you will decide whether the borders of our country will be defended and whether Poland will be safe,” she declares.
Director to sue Polish justice minister for likening film critical of migrant treatment to Nazi propaganda
Agnieszka Holland’s film has won positive reviews from critics and is being tipped by some to win the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
Poland and Baltic states demand Belarus expel Wagner and end migrant crisis or face border closure
“We are determined to protect the borders of the democratic world,” say the quartet, who sit on the eastern flank of both the European Union and NATO.
Poland increases troop numbers on Belarus border by 2,000
The soldiers are expected to arrive at the border within the next two weeks.
Poland to boost troop numbers on Belarus border amid migrant surge and tank manoeuvres
There have been 19,000 attempted crossings from Belarus to Poland already this year, more than the 16,000 recorded in the whole of 2022.
Polish embassy in Minsk provides proof of violation of Poland’s airspace to Belarus
Poland called on Minsk to “urgently explain the incident” and “put an end to any provocations” alongside its border.
More provocations from the territory of Belarus will come, says Polish PM
“The Russians are testing the reactions of Poland and our allies in this way,” says Mateusz Morawiecki.
Belarusian helicopters violated Polish airspace, says Warsaw
Belarus denies the claim, but eyewitness accounts have also confirmed that the aircraft crossed the border.
Wagner forces in Belarus have moved towards Suwałki Gap for “hybrid attack on Poland”, says PM
The mercenaries will help migrants cross into Poland and may even enter disguised as migrants, says Morawiecki.
Poland must be “reminded” its western territories were “gift from Stalin”, says Putin
Putin also repeated unsubstantiated claims that Poland is planning to take territory from Ukraine.
Wagner and Belarus hold military training exercises near Polish border
Poland says it is monitoring the situation but that there is no need for “panic”.
