The interior ministry spokesman says the incident justifies Poland’s decision to restore border controls from next week.
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Polish opposition proposes entry ban for migrants from Middle East and Africa
PiS says the measure will help stop Germany sending migrants back to Poland who have illegally crossed the border.
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Russia calls for international investigation into Poland’s treatment of refugees on Belarus border
The Kremlin’s demand comes in response to unsubstantiated claims by a Polish soldier who fled to Belarus.
Former anti-communist dissident indicted for criminal defamation of Polish soldiers
Władysław Frasyniuk called soldiers serving amid a migration crisis “trash” and a “pack of dogs”.
Attempted crossings from Belarus into Poland fall to lowest level since August
Only 1,200 attempts to cross the border from Belarus have been recorded this month, compared to 17,500 in October.
UN: Belarus and Poland “violating rights of refugees and migrants” at border
Both countries refused to give the UN team access to the border.
Journalist charged with criminal defamation for likening Polish border guards to Nazis
He could face up to a year in prison if convicted.
Most Poles support government policies on Belarus border and reject asylum for crossers, finds poll
Two thirds fear the crisis could lead to armed conflict, and a declining proportion think Poland can rely on NATO allies to help defend its border
Poland’s territorials face accusations of abusing journalists and aid workers at Belarus border
Michał Kranz
A spokesman for the Territorial Defence Forces denies wrongdoing.
Polish soldier reportedly crosses border into Belarus claiming asylum
The Belarusian authorities claim the soldier fled because he disagrees with Poland’s border policies and treatment of refugees.
Iraqis launch “hunger protest” against “prison-like” conditions in Polish holding centre
The border guard notes that, though not coming to the canteen, many of the protesters are being brought food in their rooms.
British troops arrive in Poland to bolster Belarus border but Czechs U-turn on sending soldiers
Over 100 Estonian troops have already arrived.
Kurdish woman who miscarried after crossing Belarus border dies in Polish hospital
The 38-year-old is survived by her husband and five children, who have applied for asylum in Poland.
Why has the Belarussian border crisis failed to boost support for Poland’s ruling party?
Aleks Szczerbiak
PiS’s poll ratings have fallen as other issues became more salient.
