Lithuania Reports No Illegal Migrants at Belarus Border for Second Day
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Lithuania has not registered any illegal migrants at its border with Belarus for two consecutive days.
- This follows a period of increased attempts by migrants to cross into Lithuania from Belarus.
- Latvia reported turning back 67 migrants, while Poland did not record any such incidents on Monday.
Lithuania has reported a significant lull in illegal migration attempts at its border with Belarus, with no unauthorized crossings registered for two consecutive days. This development marks a notable shift after a period characterized by a surge in migrants seeking entry into Lithuania from the neighboring country.
The border situation remains dynamic, with neighboring countries also reporting on migrant flows. Latvia's border service indicated that they denied entry to 67 migrants on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Poland's border service reported no instances of illegal migrants crossing its border on Monday, suggesting varying trends across the region.
This easing of pressure on Lithuania's border comes after months of heightened tensions and increased efforts by Belarusian authorities to facilitate the movement of migrants towards the EU. Lithuanian officials have previously accused Belarus of orchestrating these flows as a form of hybrid warfare.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.