Belarus, dozens of migrants enter Poland: fences demolished

Dozens of migrants crossed the border between Belarus and Poland in the night after breaking the fences near the Polish towns of Krynki and Bialowieza. The Polish media reported this, citing a spokesman for the border guards based in the city of Bialystok. The spokesman indicated that in both cases the migrants broke down the fences and there were moments of violence. Some of those who crossed the border were intercepted and returned to Belarusian territory while others managed to escape. Read also Belarus has accused the Polish forces of having beaten some migrants, specifically four people of Kurdish ethnicity, who attempted to enter the EU, while increasing criticism of Minsk for the “exploitation” of migrants stranded at the border. The four “were arrested in Poland where they had tried to seek protection and refugee status,” the Belarusian border guard service said in a statement, releasing images showing four men, some in bloody clothes and one with cuts on his hands. , who covered their faces. “Judging by the numerous injuries on the bodies of the migrants, the Polish security forces mistreated the people and, using force, pushed them over a barbed wire fence on the border with Belarus”, yes states in the note. Russia is “very concerned” about the situation of migrants on the border between Belarus and Poland. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said at a press conference, adding that Moscow understands the complexity of the situation. “The situation remains extremely tense, moreover, tensions are growing. We are very worried. We understand the complexity of the situation, but here, of course, we believe that the de facto problem is with the people. Several thousand refugees do not want to stay in Belarus and seek asylum in European countries, “Peskov told reporters. Commenting on statements by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, who accused Russia of having responsibility in the crisis, Peskov affirmed that it is “a completely irresponsible and unacceptable declaration.” “The situation of the migrants assembled on the border between Belarus and Poland is paradoxical. On both sides, migrants are used for political interests ”denounces Adnkronos in no uncertain terms Msgr. Giancarlo Perego, president of the Commission for Migration of the Italian Episcopal Conference and of the Migrantes Foundation. “Nobody talks about who these migrant people are, their face, their history. It is certain – observes the prelate – that on both sides there is only rejection or exploitation. Once again, migrants are the only victims ”.