Latvian border guards standing at the border fence

Latvia Expands Border Guards’ Firearms Rights After Armed Belarus Incident

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Latvia has expanded the rights of its border guards to use firearms following an armed incident involving masked escorts from Belarus. During the incident, these escorts threatened Latvian personnel and pushed migrants toward the border. This decision comes as a response to increased security concerns at the Latvia-Belarus border.

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