Consider This from NPR How A Dictator Engineered A Migration Crisis At The Belarus-Poland Border
Nov 18, 2021
In this captivating discussion, Rob Schmitz, NPR's international correspondent, shares firsthand insights from the Belarus-Poland border. He uncovers how the Belarusian regime, under dictator Alexander Lukashenko, is weaponizing migration in retaliation for EU sanctions. Schmitz paints a chilling picture of migrants trapped in dire humanitarian conditions, facing starvation and mistreatment. As tensions rise and Poland enforces strict measures, the episode highlights the complex geopolitics of migration alongside personal stories of despair and resilience.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Starving Migrants
- Two starving Cuban migrants, Daniel Machado Pugliel and another, were found near the Belarus-Poland border.
- They had been surviving on river water and raw corn for ten days.
Orchestrated Migrant Crisis
- Migrants from diverse countries, including Cuba, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, and various African nations, are stranded at the Belarus-Poland border.
- Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko is accused of orchestrating this crisis by inviting and facilitating their travel.
Facilitated Flights
- Belarus's regime facilitated migrant travel by arranging flights through airlines like Turkish Airlines and Fly Dubai.
- These airlines transported migrants from cities like Istanbul, Dubai, Damascus, and Beirut to Minsk, Belarus.