So far this year, there have been almost 28,000 attempted illegal crossings, more than in the whole of 2023.
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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.
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EU to toughen asylum rules to help Poland and Baltic states deal crisis at Belarus border
Asylum requests can only be lodged at designated locations and it will be easier to return people whose applications have been rejected.
Poland passes law to allow continued ban on journalists and NGOs at Belarus border
A state of emergency had been due to shortly expire, but has now effectively been extended.
Riot at migrant holding centre in Poland by detained border crossers demanding to be released
Over 100 men – mostly from Iraq – tried to destroy fencing, shouting “freedom” and that they wanted to reach Germany.
Human Rights Watch blames Belarus and Poland for “abuse” and “instrumentalisation” of migrants
“Belarus and Poland share responsibility for this human crisis”, says the NGO.
Polish defence minister “awards” soldiers accused of attacking journalists as new recording emerges
A Polish army general has also defended the soldiers’ actions.
“Just the start of a bigger crisis”: Polish PM visits Baltic counterparts to discuss Belarus border
Morawiecki warned that alongside the migration emergency, a military buildup and energy crisis were becoming growing risks for Europe.
Syrian man who drowned crossing into Poland buried as riots break out on Belarusian border
Tensions flared up on the border as migrants threw stones towards Polish troops.
Polish central bank to issue special coin and note marking “defence of the eastern border”
The collector’s items will be issued in an “expedited” and “extraordinary” procedure.
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.
