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Refugees Don’t Pose a Threat to Poland's Security

Poland's minister of the interior, Mariusz Błaszczak, has presented draft amendments to the law on granting protection to aliens. These changes aim to introduce a simplified procedure for granting international...

by Polish Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights

Poland's minister of the interior, Mariusz Błaszczak, has presented draft amendments to the law on granting protection to aliens. These changes aim to introduce a simplified procedure for granting international protection to foreigners and placing refugees in detention centers for the duration of the proceedings. Moreover, It is planned to create a list of safe third countries and safe countries of origin. According to a statement from the minister, the planned changes should increase the level of security in Poland. However, the HFHR claims that the proposals relate to non-existent threats.

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