Event 114f7b45-32cc-4901-8a4b-a22e5fcbb419

Approved event from Hybrid War Tracker

Status: Approved Confidence: High Category: Border Country: Lithuania Country: Belarus Attack Type: Weaponized Migrants Where: Land
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Event Time
2y ago
Created
1mo ago
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Updated
1mo ago

Summary

Headline: Illegal migrants attempt to cross Lithuania-Belarus border; call for more border surveillance

Short Summary: Illegal migrants attempted to cross Lithuania's border with Belarus on 18 November; more surveillance urged.

Extended Summary: 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.

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.

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."

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