In addition to refugees of Ukrainian nationality, non-European residents have been particularly numerous for the past two days to flock to Poland. Most are young foreign workers or students, from various countries in Africa, the Middle East or South Asia. Some say they were discriminated against by being held up at the border, while others say they had no problem getting through.
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Regularly, buses full of Ukrainians rush towards the city. However, non-European residents have to wait long hours, stuck at the border, but on the Polish side this time, without finding a means of transport. Renaud Philippe Le Devoir
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Departure of a bus in the direction of a reception center. Renaud Philippe Le Devoir
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Non-European residents warm themselves by a fire after a freezing night at the Medyka border crossing. Renaud Philippe Le Devoir
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Non-European residents warm themselves by a fire after a freezing night at the Medyka border crossing. Renaud Philippe Le Devoir
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Indian students living in Ukraine waited 32 hours outside in the cold before they were able to pass immigration. Once past, they were still looking for a way to reach Przemyśl station, fifteen kilometers to the west. Renaud Philippe Le Devoir
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“There is never room on the buses for us, they let Ukrainian women and children pass. The buses are filling up, but without us.” Renaud Philippe Le Devoir
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