The number of people smugglers discovered on the Polish side of the border has also fallen significantly.
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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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UN refugee agency calls on Poland to admit asylum seekers on border with Belarus
But Warsaw says they are “economic migrants” and the responsibility of Minsk.
Poland to build fence on Belarus border to “protect from terrorists”
There has been a recent surge in illegal crossings, mainly by Iraqis and Afghans.
Polish church condemns “un-Christian fear” of refugees and calls for “hospitality”
The episcopate has issued a statement in response to the recent surge in people seeking to cross from Belarus.
Afghan migrants camp on Polish-Belarusian border amid political standoff
Dozens of Afghans remain stuck on the Poland-Belarus border amid a standoff.
“Poland defended itself from refugees in 2015 and will do so again,” says deputy PM
Amid a surge in crossings at the border with Belarus, the government has sent soldiers to secure the frontier and moved to tighten asylum rules.
Poland sends planes to Kabul amid talks with US over taking in Afghan refugees
The priority is evacuating Polish citizens and Afghans who have worked with Poland, says the government.
Belarusian sprinter arrives in Warsaw as Poland also offers protection to husband
The athlete refused to return to Belarus.
Poland promises to help Lithuania secure border with Belarus
The two countries’ presidents marked the 500th anniversary of the Sigismund Bell, created at the time of the Polish-Lithuanian dual monarchy.
Majority of Poles now favour accepting refugees
Other polls in recent years have shown the majority opposed.
Court orders Polish state TV to apologise over “racist” immigrant material
TVP must also make a donation to an immigrant support centre.
Foreigners with residence permits rise 8% in Poland but asylum applications drop amid pandemic
Turks received asylum status more than any other national group.
Strasbourg court rules Poland violated rights of asylum seekers turned away at border
Poland must pay compensation to Chechens it turned away at the border with Belarus.
