The number of people smugglers discovered on the Polish side of the border has also fallen significantly.

The number of people smugglers discovered on the Polish side of the border has also fallen significantly.
The figures come amid controversy in Poland over the return of migrants from Germany.
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“Regardless of the circumstances of the migrants’ arrival, they need our spiritual and material support,” says the head of the episcopate.
A number of countries, including the US, have condemned Belarus.
“NATO is ready to continue helping our allies and maintaining security in the region,” said its headquarters in Brussels.
Three people carrying rifles were spotted by Polish soldiers early yesterday morning.
“The fact refugees are being used brutally in a political struggle does not absolve us from respecting their rights,” wrote Archbishop Polak.
“If a human impulse requires a decent person to break the law, then the law should be broken,” says one of the detained couple.
“They are real scoundrels. I am afraid that they might start a war with us,” said the Belarusian president.
“I cannot be remain silent about the recent actions towards migrants on the Polish-Belarus border,” wrote Władysław Grochowski.
Most have been identified as Iraqis.
“Today we want to express our opposition to the inhumane treatment and deprivation of dignity of refugees.”
Opinion polls show that a narrow majority support the government’s tough border policies.
The findings echo earlier polling indicating support for the government’s approach.