The group was identified after two victims escaped and were found running naked through a Polish city.
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Polish government criticises “citizen patrols” blocking migrant returns on German border
It accuses them of disrupting the work of border officers and of spreading misinformation about Poland being “flooded” with migrants.
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The previous wave: how Polish civil society helped migrants and refugees amid the Belarus border crisis
Shannon Listopad
Poland breaks up multi-million-euro people smuggling gang on Belarus border
The group is accused of helping people cross from Belarus then reach western Europe, with millions of euros changing hands.
Poland to launch demographic plan “based on pro-family policy, not migration”
The aim is to boost one of Europe’s lowest birth rates.
Polish bishops call for reception of refugees in Christmas homilies
“This is what Jesus teaches. He too was a refugee,” said the archbishop of Gniezno.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
