LatviaLatvia faces record illegal border crossing attempts from Belarus
Latvia is experiencing a record number of illegal border crossing attempts from Belarus, raising concerns about border security.
Background
Since 2021, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland have faced increased irregular migration attempts from Belarus, which they consider a hybrid attack orchestrated by the Belarusian regime. This ongoing situation strains border resources and raises humanitarian concerns.
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First report 2h agoLast update 1h agoExpresses concern over the increasing number of illegal border crossing attempts on the Latvia-Belarus border and the challenges faced by border guards.
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Record illegal border crossing attempts on Latvia-Belarus border
First report 1d agoLast update 1h agoThere is concern over the record number of illegal border crossing attempts and the potential for the 2023 record to be broken.
A group named 'Black Russians' claimed responsibility for an incident involving armed men smuggling migrants and damaging infrastructure on the border, though experts suggest it might be a front.
While migration control has improved with Operation 'Werewolf', significant problems in border security and handling arrivals persist.
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