Poland to Suspend Asylum Rights Amid Border Security Concerns

The Polish government, led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, is set to suspend asylum rights, with a decree expected to be passed on Wednesday evening. This decision follows President Andrzej Duda's signing of a controversial law aimed at restricting asylum applications, citing the need to bolster border security. The move comes amid concerns over irregular migration from Belarus, with Poland alleging that Belarus is intentionally supporting migrants attempting to cross the heavily fortified border. The EU has accused Russia and Belarus of weaponizing migrants to destabilize the region. Human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, have condemned the planned suspension, arguing that it violates Poland's international and EU obligations.