Event 963

{
  "attack_type": "Weaponized Migrants",
  "border_violation_countries": [
    "Lithuania",
    "Belarus"
  ],
  "border_violation_modes": [
    "Land"
  ],
  "category": "Border",
  "confidence": "High",
  "countries": [
    "Lithuania",
    "Belarus"
  ],
  "country": "Lithuania",
  "description": "A social media post reports that illegal migrants attempted to cross the Lithuania-Belarus border on Saturday, 18 November. The post suggests that the current border security measures, like a fence, are insufficient and emphasizes the need for a comprehensive video surveillance system along the eastern border. No further details on the number of migrants or outcomes of the crossing attempt are provided. The post also links to an additional source for details but focuses on border security and surveillance.",
  "event_time_utc": "2023-11-18T00:00:00Z",
  "evidence": [
    "Screenshot of a social media post citing an attempt by illegal migrants to cross the Lithuania-Belarus border on November 18, 2023. The post calls attention to the need for increased surveillance."
  ],
  "evidence_quotes": [
    "\"Illegal migrants try to cross the Lithuania-Belarus border, Saturday. The eastern border must have not only a fence, but also a video surveillance system.\""
  ],
  "evidence_urls": [
    "https://x.com/amaragraps/status/1727266231579984233",
    "https://x.com/realNepareizai..."
  ],
  "extra": {
    "extra": {
      "extra": {
        "extra": {
          "evidence": [
            "Screenshot of a social media post citing an attempt by illegal migrants to cross the Lithuania-Belarus border on November 18, 2023. The post calls attention to the need for increased surveillance."
          ]
        }
      },
      "review": {
        "note": "GtG",
        "sources_verified": false
      }
    }
  },
  "headline": "Illegal migrants attempt to cross Lithuania-Belarus border; call for more border surveillance",
  "location_text": "Lithuania–Belarus border",
  "media_assets": [
    {
      "description": "ScreenshotOne capture",
      "type": "screenshot",
      "url": "/media/event_963_1764095116_c945964b.jpg"
    }
  ],
  "notes": "This event fits the pattern of weaponized migration observed at the Lithuania-Belarus border, often considered a hybrid tactic. Calls for video surveillance hint at both persistent pressure and technological adaptation in border security. Monitor for subsequent reports on border upgrades or further migrant attempts.",
  "schema_version": "v1",
  "screenshot_count": 1.0,
  "summary_extended": "On 18 November, illegal migrants attempted to cross the Lithuania-Belarus border. According to a social media report, these events highlight ongoing migrant pressure on the eastern frontier of Lithuania, with Saturday's incident prompting calls for more robust border protections. The post underscores the limitations of relying solely on a border fence and advocates for enhanced measures such as integrating a comprehensive video surveillance system to monitor crossings and deter future attempts. The referenced source suggests ongoing concern over the security and integrity of Lithuania's border amid broader regional tensions linked to hybrid tactics and weaponized migration. There are no specific details on how many migrants were involved or whether any were detained.",
  "summary_short": "Illegal migrants attempted to cross Lithuania's border with Belarus on 18 November; more surveillance urged.",
  "url": "https://x.com/amaragraps/status/1727266231579984233",
  "where": "Land"
}

{
  "source": "admin_quick",
  "tags": [],
  "url": "https://x.com/amaragraps/status/1727266231579984233"
}