“The zone has brought good, concrete results,” says the interior minister.
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Poland loosens firearms rules for soldiers defending border amid migration crisis
NGOs have protested against the legislation, which they say gives officers a “licence to kill”.
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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.
Polish concert for troops defending border to feature Las Ketchup and Lou Bega
The defence ministry and state broadcaster TVP have co-organised the event.
Belarusian KGB used fake Facebook accounts to fuel border crisis with Poland, says Meta
The profiles criticised Poland and accused it of abusing migrants.
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.
