The number of people smugglers discovered on the Polish side of the border has also fallen significantly.
refugees
Germany has returned 4,600 illegal border crossers to Poland this year, half of them Ukrainians
The figures come amid controversy in Poland over the return of migrants from Germany.
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Asylum applications rise in Poland amid surge of Afghan and Belarusian refugees
The 7,700 applications was 175% higher than in previous year and the highest annual figure since 2016.
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.
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”.
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.
