The flow of migrants to the EU through Belarus was stopped, – Borrell – news-Belarus
The corresponding statement at a press conference following the meeting of the Council of the European Union in Brussels was made by the head of EU diplomacy Josep Borrell.
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Borrell on stopping the flow of migrants to the EU
With the help of diplomatic efforts, we managed to stop the flow (of migrants – Channel 24) to the EU borders through Belarus,
– noted the diplomat.
He added that they were able to get to Europe. “Lukashenka didn’t achieve his goal, and now he has problems,” Borrell added.
According to the diplomat, this situation was when Europe is together.
Lukashenka’s regime continues to operate
Borrell also said that the repressions of the Lukashenka regime in Belarus continue, and the number of political prisoners has exceeded 900. He recalled that the problem of 30 million euros was resolved to support civil society in Belarus.
Migration Crisis: In Brief
- The situation on the border between Poland and Belarus escalated in early November. Then thousands of migrants from the Middle East tried to cross the Polish border.
- Refugees remain there to this day. From time to time they try to break through the border of states. Often they are assisted in this by the Belarusian security forces.