Belarus· MinskBelarus recruiting migrants from Middle East and Africa for border operations
Belarus is reportedly recruiting migrants from Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, and African states through visa schemes and then handing them over to armed crews at the border.
Background
For several years, Belarus has been accused by the European Union of orchestrating a migrant crisis on its borders with Poland and Lithuania. This situation involves migrants, primarily from the Middle East and Africa, attempting to cross into EU territory. The EU views this as a hybrid attack designed to destabilize the bloc.
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Latvia reports border crisis with migrants from Belarus
First report 8h agoLast update 2h agoThe geobit raises a question about whether migrants are being used as a scapegoat for other issues.
There is suspicion that the individuals involved in the border incident are working on behalf of Iran.
There is skepticism regarding the official Latvian account of the border incident, suggesting it might be exaggerated or fabricated.
Belarusian authorities recruiting migrants from Middle East and Africa for border operations
First report 17h agoLast update 17h agoThe geobit criticizes the Belarusian government for exploiting migrants by using them in border operations, portraying the migrants as victims.
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