Lithuania turns back two illegal migrants from Belarus

Lithuanian border guards have intercepted two individuals attempting to cross illegally from Belarus into Lithuania. This incident occurred as other Baltic nations also reported significant numbers of illegal migrant attempts at their borders.

On the same Friday, Latvian border guards prevented 34 illegal migrants from entering their country. Polish border authorities, however, reported no such detentions on Thursday. These ongoing attempts highlight the persistent pressure on the European Union's eastern flank.

Since the migration crisis, orchestrated by Belarus, began in 2021, Lithuania has been particularly vigilant. The country has denied entry to over 1,600 individuals attempting to cross from Belarus in the previous year and 909 so far this year. In total, Lithuania has blocked 25,500 illegal migrants since the crisis commenced, reflecting a sustained effort to manage the influx.