Recent arrivals on the Ukrainian-Polish border are less likely to have family links in Poland than the first wave of refugees, and often rely on volunteer drivers and hosts - sparking concerns the system could lead to abuse
– At the Hrebenne border crossing between Ukraine and Poland, dozens of people walk through the pedestrian path late on a busy and chilly afternoon in late March. Volunteers offer hot food, and children rummage through cardboard boxes containing brand new toys donated by individuals and organisations all over the world.
“It may look like it’s organised, but in fact it is chaos,” said sister Elzbieta, coming to the end of a 12-hour shift with Caritas, which has a strong presence at train stations and on the Polish border. Outside the large, neon-lit waiting room where potential drivers wait for registration, messages warn refugees to avoid taking rides from unregistered drivers. Police check that every vehicle exiting the former Tesco’s parking lot is registered.
“We are dealing with a very large crisis, and so many of the services are at capacity,” Jorge Galindo, a spokesperson for the UN’s International Organisation for Migration , told TRT World. “[There are risks] to do with the lack of information about services and rights, as well as reliable forms of transportation.”
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
U.S. liaising with Ukrainian forces in Poland, Pentagon saysThe Pentagon on Tuesday clarified that U.S. troops in Poland were 'liaising' with Ukrainian forces as they hand over weapons to them, but were not training 'in the classic sense' following remarks from President Joe Biden on the matter. On Monday, Biden told reporters that while in Poland last week, he had been talking to U.S. troops who were helping 'train' Ukrainian forces in Poland.
Read more »
EUCOM head contradicts Biden on US training Ukrainian troops in PolandGen. Tod Wolters, the head of U.S. European Command, contradicted President JoeBiden’s claim that the military is training Ukrainian forces in nearby Poland.
Read more »
Suburban volunteer sends plane full of donations to Ukrainian refugees in PolandA small plane filled with much-needed supplies donated by hundreds of Illinoisans took off from the Aurora Municipal Airport Tuesday on the way to Ukrainian refugees in Poland.
Read more »
North Texans Raise Thousands for Ukrainian Refugees in PolandIt wasn’t long after Russia invaded Ukraine that Kinga Badura-Pysz got a call asking if she’d take in a woman and her four kids into her Polish home. A few weeks later, they got settled with family and another family was in need of shelter. And all over her village, near Krakow, Badura-Pysz heard stories of refugees in need. “They…
Read more »
Refugees of Color Fleeing Ukraine Held in Migrant Jails in Poland and EstoniaSome African students have been locked in “long-term detention centers” upon escaping Ukraine.
Read more »
'It was very dangerous': Lehigh University grad living in Ukraine escapes to Poland'We went through 18 checkpoints, two Ukrainian and 16 of the invaders. It was very dangerous,' Alina Beskrovna said.
Read more »