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Latvia Grants Border Guards Increased Authority to Use Force

Latvia's parliament has amended laws to grant border guards clearer rights to use force and weapons, aiming to better protect border infrastructure from hybrid attacks.

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Latvia, bordering Russia and Belarus, has faced increased pressure from irregular migration and perceived hybrid threats. This has led to heightened concerns over border security among Baltic states and Poland, prompting legislative and operational responses to strengthen national defenses.

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Latvian Border Guards Granted Increased Authority to Use Force

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