US EditionPoland Expels 63 Ukrainians, Belarusians over Concert Troubles
MASOVIAN VOIVODESHIP, POLAND, AUG 11 – Police detained 109 people at a concert for alleged criminal offenses and displaying flags linked to totalitarian symbols, prompting legal investigations and political backlash in Poland.
- On August 9, the concert by Max Korzh ended in controversy after police detained over 100 fans for alleged criminal acts at Warsaw's PGE Narodowy, which holds 64,500 people.
- Authorities cited UPA flag images as the catalyst for legal action, with Marcin Kierwiński announcing an investigation into displaying 'totalitarian symbols' under Polish law.
- On Monday, Warsaw police detained 109 people at the concert and pre-party, with 72 facing criminal charges, 37 administrative charges, and fines of nearly 11.5 thousand zlotys.
- Dariusz Matecki lodged a complaint with the prosecutor's office, questioning fans' actions and citing hate-inciting symbols at the stadium, as PL.2012+ condemned aggression.
- This past week, Poland’s opposition submitted a bill to ban glorification of Stepan Bandera, while a tent camp operated from August 8 to 10.
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A sold-out concert by Belarusian rapper Max Korzh at Warsaw’s National Stadium on Saturday, August 9th descended into chaos and controversy, resulting in mass arrests and reigniting historical tensions between Poland and Ukraine. Polish police detained 109 attendees throughout the evening, with most facing charges related to drug possession, unlawful entry, and assaults on security personnel. The situation grew more volatile when concertgoers b…
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced Tuesday the initiation of proceedings for the expulsion of 57 Ukrainian citizens and six Serbian citizens involved in violent incidents at the concert of the Belarusian rapper Max Korj, held on 9 August at the National Stadium of...
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