NGOs have protested against the legislation, which they say gives officers a “licence to kill”.
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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.
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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 to build €350 million “impenetrable” wall on Belarus border after president approves plan
The opposition has criticised the project as costly and ineffective.
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 activists found with Iraqis in car charged with aiding illegal crossings over Belarus border
“If a human impulse requires a decent person to break the law, then the law should be broken,” says one of the detained couple.
Lukashenko pledges “brutal reaction” to Polish military build-up on border
“They are real scoundrels. I am afraid that they might start a war with us,” said the Belarusian president.
Polish hotel millionaire pledges to support 100 refugee families
“I cannot be remain silent about the recent actions towards migrants on the Polish-Belarus border,” wrote Władysław Grochowski.
Van with 42 migrants in back found by police in Poland
Most have been identified as Iraqis.
