“National security cannot serve as a carte blanche to adopt measures that raise questions of compatibility with human rights standards.”
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Polish border guard violated law by sending injured migrants back to Belarus, finds court
The cases were brought by Afghan and Ethiopian migrants, one of whom tried to claim asylum in Poland before being sent back to Belarus.
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Most Poles opposed to accepting refugees and half want border wall: poll
The findings come amid a recent rise in the number of people seeking to cross the border from Belarus into Poland.
European court calls on Poland to provide relief to Afghans camped on Belarus border
The group is reportedly seeking asylum in Poland.
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.
