He criticised the way in which political leaders have portrayed refugees and migrants as “human weapons” in a “hybrid war”, using this to justify not respecting their rights.
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EU reminds Poland of obligation to offer asylum after Tusk call to suspend rights
Meanwhile, a group of almost 50 NGOs, including Amnesty International, has called on the prime minister not to go ahead with the plans.
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Illegal crossing attempts at Polish-Belarusian border halve after introduction of exclusion zone
The number of people smugglers discovered on the Polish side of the border has also fallen significantly.
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.
Human rights commissioner criticises Poland’s exclusion zone on Belarus border
The measures will “interfere with basic constitutional freedoms” and “impede the provision of humanitarian, medical and legal assistance” to migrants.
The renewed Poland-Belarus border crisis explained
Michał Piekarski
What’s behind a surge in attempted migrant crossings and violence towards Polish officers?
Sculpture in Japan commemorates Polish orphans rescued from Russia
Hundreds of Polish children were evacuated from Siberia and received temporary shelter and care in Japan.
Poland launches “Refugeebook” app to help asylum seekers
Available in Polish, English, Russian and Ukrainian, it provides asylum seekers with information on their rights and obligations.
Polish bank explains exemption from fees for Ukrainian accounts following criticism
The bank says its hands are tied by Polish and EU rules regarding the type of account offered to Ukrainian refugees.
Polish border guard report shows scale of migrant pressure from Belarus
From January to September 2023, Poland recorded 17,868 attempted or successful irregular crossings over its border with Belarus.
Polish speaker faces criticism for posing with Belarus border crossers in parliament
Szymon Hołownia invited homeless people, migrants and others in need to parliament for a Christmas event.
Polish parliament to host first ever Christmas meal for homeless and others in need
“We want parliamentary to be an open place for citizens and for people to feel that it is their place.”
Polish couple receive UN award for housing 14,000 Ukrainian refugees in their hotel chain
The Grochowskis’ “philanthropic work has had an indelible impact on thousands of refugees”.
Poland to advise Finland on securing border from Russian “hybrid attacks”
“The aim of the mission is to transfer the experience that Poland has gained” from its own similar crisis on the Belarus border.
