All articles tagged with #border crossing
Russian forces reportedly crossed into Ukraine in the Sumy region, capturing about 50 residents, mostly elderly, and establishing a foothold in several villages amid ongoing shelling; Ukrainian authorities are evacuating residents from border areas.
Russian border guards crossed into Estonia without permission near Vasknarva, raising concerns but posing no security threat; Estonia seeks explanations from Russia amid increased border tensions.
A Hindu pilgrim, Amar Chand, was turned back by Pakistani officials at the border because he was Hindu and not Sikh, despite being part of a Sikh pilgrimage group to Pakistan for Guru Nanak's birth anniversary. Chand and his family spent money on travel but were denied entry and sent back, highlighting issues of religious discrimination during the pilgrimage. The Sikh group, however, continued their visit to various gurdwaras in Pakistan.
French cyclist Sofiane Sehili was detained and later released in Russia after illegally crossing from China during his attempt to set a record for cycling across Eurasia. He spent weeks in detention, learned about Russian culture and language, and expressed relief and positivity about the experience, which he considers the end of his adventure.
French cyclist Sofiane Sehili was released after seven weeks of detention in Russia for crossing the border without proper documentation during his attempt to set a world record cycling across Eurasia. He admitted guilt, was freed without a fine due to time served, and his equipment was returned. Sehili's journey aimed to beat Jonas Deichmann's 2017 record from Lisbon to Vladivostok.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt remains closed until Hamas hands over bodies of deceased hostages, with Israel citing security concerns and Hamas criticizing the move as a violation of the ceasefire agreement. The situation highlights ongoing tensions and unresolved issues in the fragile ceasefire deal, including the return of bodies, aid delivery, and broader political questions.
A North Korean civilian successfully defected to South Korea by crossing the heavily mined and surveilled DMZ, with the South Korean military assisting in a 20-hour operation, marking a rare direct land crossing since most defectors escape through third countries.
A North Korean man crossed the heavily fortified border into South Korea and is in custody, with South Korean military guiding him out of the demilitarized zone; the incident occurs amid heightened tensions and recent border skirmishes between the two Koreas.
A North Korean man unarmed and crossing the heavily fortified DMZ was found and safely guided to South Korea, marking a rare and risky border crossing amid ongoing tensions and diplomatic efforts to improve relations between the two Koreas.
A North Korean man crossed the heavily fortified border into South Korea and is in custody, prompting an investigation amid ongoing tensions and recent border incidents between the two Koreas, with efforts by South Korea to improve relations.
Two men, Harshkumar Patel and Steve Shand, were found guilty in Minnesota for their involvement in a human smuggling operation that led to the deaths of a family of four migrants who froze while attempting to cross the U.S.-Canada border during a blizzard. The jury convicted them on multiple counts, including conspiracy to transport noncitizens and aiding in their attempted transportation for financial gain. The case highlighted the dangers of illegal border crossings and the prioritization of profit over human lives.
Israel's security cabinet has approved the reopening of the Erez crossing between Israel and northern Gaza to allow more humanitarian aid to enter the region, following mounting international criticism over Israeli strikes that killed aid workers. The decision comes after US President Joe Biden warned Israel to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza or face consequences. The Gaza Ministry of Health reports that more than 32,916 people have been killed since the October 7 terror attacks, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis in the region. Israel has faced accusations of restricting the entry of relief into Gaza, but has stated that there is no limit on the amount of aid that can enter.
A U.S. citizen was arrested while attempting to cross back into the United States from Mexico in a taxi, after authorities found nearly 10 pounds of fentanyl hidden in the vehicle. The estimated street value of the fentanyl was $130,000. The individual was turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the investigation is ongoing. This seizure is part of Operation Apollo, a joint regional operation aimed at combating the threat from fentanyl and other illicit synthetic narcotics.
Israel plans to reopen the Karni border crossing, closed since 2011, to allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. This move has sparked protests from Tzav 9, an organization aiming to block aid trucks, claiming that the aid strengthens Hamas and distances the return of hostages. Clashes between protestors and police have occurred at the Kerem Shalom crossing, prompting the IDF to expand the closed military zone. Yisrael Beytenu head Avigdor Liberman emphasized the need for a humanitarian approach, while the opening of the Karni crossing is part of Israel's plan for Gaza after the war.
The Israeli army has intervened to prevent right-wing protesters from blocking humanitarian aid trucks from entering the Gaza Strip at the Kerem Shalom border crossing, deploying roadblocks and declaring the area a closed military zone. This comes after a week of demonstrations by protesters aiming to prevent aid from reaching Gaza, with one protester stating, "You don't aid the enemy in time of war, and the Gazans are part of the enemy."