War in Ukraine

Polish Town Confronts Refugee Crisis

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By Alex Chen/Rik Glauert

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Przemyśl, a Polish town of just 60,000 people, is less than 20km from the border with Ukraine. Since the Russian invasion began, it has been transformed into a transport hub and humanitarian aid center for those fleeing the war. Reporter Rik Glauert spoke to the town’s mayor, Wojciech Bakun, about his work on the front lines of Europe's refugee crisis.