Latvia Faces Migrant Pressure
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Latvia is experiencing a surge in illegal border crossings from Belarus, which officials believe is a deliberate tactic by Minsk. Border guards have apprehended migrants, with a special mention of a dog named Moka assisting in these operations. Lithuania also reports turning back migrants from Belarus and apprehending individuals attempting to enter from Latvia without proper documentation.
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