The New York Times correspondent visited the border of Belarus and Poland, where there are hundreds of migrants from Middle Eastern countries, hoping to get on the territory of the European Union.
In his reporting, the journalist describes an unexpected for the Belarusian authorities: many of those who could not go to Poland begin to think about asking political asylum in Belarus, writes the Russian BBC service.
According to the journalist, some migrants will not give up the plans to break into the EU countries, but some people will definitely prefer to stay in Belarus than to return to their homeland.
“I want to Germany, but if it is impossible, I’ll just stay here,” said New York Times 21-year-old Kurd from Iraq Bale Nisu.
Migrant says that the prospect remains in Belarus looks much more attractive than returning to Iraq or new dates with Polish border guards and military: “Belarus is a very good country, very!”
Similar intentions expressed several more people with whom he spoke on the border with Poland New York Times reporter.
Judging by the publication, the Belarusian authorities are still likely to do not understand how to do with migrants that may want to remain. Former Belarusian Interior Minister Yuri Karaev, who is now working as an assistant Lukashenko, answered the question of the American publication about the possible asylum seekers like this: “I, of course, glad that people like it, but further steps will depend on the decision of the president.”