Poland Turns Against Ukrainian Refugees As Support Plummets And Xenophobia Rises » Media Talk Africa

RECIT - The influx of Ukrainian refugees to the Polish neighbour has caused a great deal of stress on the right to asylum.

Poland Turns Against Ukrainian Refugees As Support Plummets And Xenophobia Rises » Media Talk Africa

In a stark reversal, Poland's attitude towards Ukrainian refugees has drastically shifted over the past three years. What was once a welcoming haven for those

The BBC spoke to Ukrainians living in Poland, who noted the growing hostility of our society towards migrants. The station also contacted experts who blame politicians and the election campaign for the situation.

Ukrainian refugees are feeling the changing attitudes towards them in Poland. Tensions are rising ahead of the presidential election, where conservative candidates are in second and third place among voters, the BBC reports.

A poll conducted in March by the Local Center for Public Opinion Research revealed in March that only 50% of Poles are in favour of welcoming Ukrainian refugees. The consequence of a hostile climate exarcerbated by the presidential election campaign, planned from this moment on, is that...

They tinker with weapons, help refugees and learn to treat war trauma. The war with Russia calls upon the self-reliance of young Ukrainians. ‘It’s fun to make drones together at the kitchen table.’