Poland Reinforces Border as Migrant Tensions Escalate
Rising migrant arrivals and recent violence prompt Poland to enhance security measures along Belarus frontier.
- Polish soldier killed in confrontation with migrant at Belarus border, heightening security concerns.
- Poland accuses Belarus and Russia of orchestrating migrant influx to destabilize Europe.
- Government plans to reintroduce a no-go zone and invest $2.5 billion in border fortifications.
- Over 17,000 illegal crossing attempts reported in 2024 despite existing barriers.
- Local aid groups worry new restrictions will increase hardships for migrants.