In Poland, around 100 demonstrators rallied outside a courthouse in Bialystok, expressing solidarity with five activists on trial for providing assistance to refugees. The group is charged with illegally helping an Iraqi family and an elderly Egyptian man who had crossed the border. Amidst a tense atmosphere, the trial unfolds, revealing the struggle between humanitarian action and legal constraints. Court hearings have seen testimonies, including border patrol agents describing how they discovered the refugees hidden in the activists' vehicle. The case has sparked public outcry regarding the morality of aiding desperate individuals in need.
Demonstrators gathered in support of five Poles on trial in Poland for helping refugees, showcasing unity for the cause of humanitarian aid.
Prosecutors demanded immediate jail for the 'Hajnowka Five' for providing illegal assistance to refugees, but the court rejected this plea.
Witness testimony revealed how border patrol found refugees hidden in the activists' vehicle, highlighting the risks taken by the Hajnowka Five.
The defendants' actions—providing basic needs to desperate families—sparked public support showing a clash between humanitarian aid and legal frameworks.
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