Stories are emerging of the authorities in Belarus, Lithuania and Poland abusing asylum seekers from the Middle East and using them as political pawns.
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Migrants Say They Face Abuse on Both Sides of Belarus Border
Stories are emerging of the authorities in Belarus, Lithuania and Poland abusing asylum seekers from the Middle East and using them as political pawns.
Why Are Migrants in Belarus Heading to the E.U.?
Iraqis and Syrians making the expensive and perilous journey to Belarus, hoping to get into the European Union, say they’ve lost hope for a future at home.
Surge in Flights to Belarus Fuels Migrant Buildup at Polish Border
A spike in air travel from the Middle East to Belarus points to a concerted effort to funnel migrant toward the European Union, E.U. officials say.
E.U. Blames Belarus for Migrant Crisis at Poland Border
Poland has massed troops at the border, the European Union’s eastern frontier, to keep migrants camped there from crossing into the country.
The Stunning Grandeur of Soviet-Era Metros
Between 2014 and 2020, Frank Herfort visited more than 770 metro stations in 19 cities, creating a remarkable archive of architectural and artistic splendor.
Democracy, or Something Like It
No one is fooled when authoritarian leaders carry out fake elections. So why do they bother?
Migrant at Poland-Belarus Border Faces a Wrenching Decision
As a humanitarian crisis grows on Poland’s border, where the government has taken a hard line on migrants, one father had to decide whether to save an ailing baby girl and risk being expelled.
Asylum Seeker at Poland-Belarus Border Faces a Wrenching Choice
As a humanitarian crisis grows on Poland’s border, where the government has taken a hard line on migrants, one father had to decide whether to save an ailing baby girl and risk being expelled.
Russia and Belarus Inch Closer to a Full-Blown Merger
In their sixth meeting in less than a year, the countries’ presidents agreed to deepen economic ties, leaving tougher political questions for later.