The exchange was negotiated with the support of the United States.
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Two million foreigners now legally resident in Poland, making up 5% of the population
Ukrainians are by far the largest national group, followed by Belarusians and Indians.
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Polish parliament approves bill allowing suspension of asylum rights
The UN refugee agency has criticised the measure as a violation of international law.
Belarusians protest in Warsaw against re-election of Lukashenko
The demonstration was led by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the exiled Belarusian opposition leader, who called the vote a “farce”.
Attempted crossings from Belarus fell by half in 2024 after tough Polish border measures
Data obtained by Notes from Poland show 30,090 attempted crossings from Belarus across the whole of 2024.
Poland gets €52m from EU to protect border from “weaponisation of migrants” by Russia and Belarus
The commission says states can introduce measures that “may seriously interfere with fundamental rights”.
Belarusian man and Polish accomplice indicted for espionage in Poland
Both men have admitted to the crimes they are accused of and could face up to ten years in prison.
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.
Over 60 Polish soldiers injured this year stopping illegal migrant crossings at Belarus border
So far this year, there have been almost 28,000 attempted illegal crossings, more than in the whole of 2023.
Poland extends exclusion zone on Belarus border after 64% fall in attempted illegal crossings
“The zone has brought good, concrete results,” says the interior minister.
Poland seeks arrest of Belarusian officials for 2021 diversion of plane carrying opposition activist
Roman Protasevich was detained after his plane was forced to land in Minsk.
Belarus adds NGO from Poland to list of “extremist” organisations for first time
The foundation’s leadership could in theory face long-term sentences in Belarusian penal colonies.
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.
Poland launches operation to strengthen airspace “in response to Russian aggression”
A particular focus will be on detecting low-flying drones.
