The Lithuanian border service reported blocking the entry of 51 migrants on Friday. Separately, Polish officials indicated that no such crossings involving migrants were reported on the previous Friday. Analyzing historical data reveals fluctuations in border activity concerning arrivals from Belarus.
Last year, border authorities recorded that no more than 1,600 individuals were permitted to enter Lithuania from Belarus through unauthorized locations. By comparison, the count for this year stood at 811. Overall figures since the onset of the migration crisis linked to Belarus indicate that approximately 25,400 irregular migrants have entered Lithuania.
The influx of migrants into Eastern European nations first became prominent in 2021. At that time, international Western observers began attributing the surge to actions originating from the regime in Minsk. The State Border Guard Service (VSAT) monitors these movements, tracking the flow of migrants attempting to enter the country.
These statistics highlight the persistent challenge of monitoring and managing irregular migration across the regional borders. The data suggests a fluctuating pattern in how many migrants are intercepted or allowed to enter the country from Belarus compared to previous periods.
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