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Lithuanian Border Guards Turn Back 14 Migrants at Belarus Border
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Lithuanian Border Guards Turn Back 14 Migrants at Belarus Border

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Lithuanian border guards prevented 14 illegal migrants from entering the country from Belarus in the last 24 hours.
  • Poland reported no illegal crossings from Belarus during the same period.
  • Since the start of the migration crisis instigated by Belarus, Lithuania has denied entry to approximately 25,800 illegal migrants.

Lithuanian border guards intercepted and turned back 14 individuals attempting to cross illegally from Belarus within the past 24 hours, the State Border Guard Service (VSAT) reported. This action comes amid a continued influx of irregular migrants attempting to enter the European Union through its eastern borders.

Simultaneously, Polish authorities stated that they have not registered any such crossings from Belarus. This coordinated effort highlights the ongoing challenges faced by EU member states in managing their borders in response to what Western nations have attributed to the Minsk regime.

Since the onset of the migration crisis, which began in 2021, Lithuania has been at the forefront of preventing unauthorized entries. In total, the country has denied entry to approximately 25,800 illegal migrants. Last year alone, Lithuanian officials stopped over 1,600 individuals from crossing from Belarus into Lithuania, with 1,245 prevented so far this year.

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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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