Saeima approves extending state of emergency in Belarus border areas

• Published date: 19 May 2022
• Publication title: LETA

RIGA, May 19 (LETA) - Saeima today re-approved the government's decision to extend the state of emergency in several Latgale municipalities until August 10.

s reported, taking into account the increased pressure of illegal immigration, the Latvian government last year declared a state of emergency in Ludza, Kraslava and Augsdaugava counties, as well as in Daugavpils.

The Ministry of the Interior has indicated that, although the number of persons crossing the Latvian-Belarusian border illegally has decreased, border guards are still detecting cases of illegal border crossing. In February, 863 persons were prevented from crossing the state border illegally, in March - 267 persons, and in April - 20 persons.

n important factor is the war started by Russia in Ukraine, which, according to media reports, is also supported by Belarus. Consequently, there is reason to be cautious about...