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Polish Lawmakers Pass Bill on Friday Allowing Use of Weapons Against Migrants at Belarusian Border

Jul 26, 2024, 04:40 PM

Polish lawmakers have passed a bill on Friday allowing security services to more easily use weapons against illegal migrants on the Polish-Belarusian border. The bill has sparked significant human rights concerns. The legislation follows months of unrest at the Belarusian border, where Poland has also used water cannons to stop illegal migrants from crossing into the country.