Staatsbosbeheer has warned that it will pursue every legally permitted remedy. A spokesman for the state forests, Michał Gzowski, responded on social media to the claims raised by Janina Ochojska, a member of the European Parliament and a prominent figure associated with humanitarian work in Poland. He asserted that any violation would be addressed fully within the bounds of the law, specifically noting that spitting on a forest ranger’s uniform would trigger consequences and would not be tolerated.
Allegations of mass graves at the Belarus border
Janina Ochojska, a long-time member of the European Parliament for KO, has repeatedly alleged in interviews, including with TOK FM, that there are mass graves containing illegal migrants near the Belarus border in the Białowieża region. She has described the discovery of 34 bodies in border areas and has claimed that hundreds of migrants remain unaccounted for. Ochojska has framed these claims within a broader narrative about border security and humanitarian concerns, urging further examination of the incident reports. Her statements have drawn significant attention and sparked debate about how border areas are managed and monitored. [Source: wPolityce]
She suggested that when border access was restricted, some bodies might have been removed to obscure evidence, and she asserted that forest rangers may have participated in removing or concealing bodies. This line of argument has been presented as part of a larger critique of management at the border and the handling of migrant-related tragedies as the border regime evolved. [Source: TOK FM]
During discussions surrounding these allegations, Ochojska also claimed that migrant bodies were removed from forests by forest personnel. Her remarks have been met with strong pushback from officials who emphasize that all procedures are conducted in accordance with the law. Critics have characterized the remarks as inflammatory rhetoric that could distort public understanding of the border situation. [Source: wPolityce]
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Ochojska’s ongoing public comments have continued to provoke responses from political figures. Some have characterized her statements as provocative or as part of a broader political discourse surrounding border policy and national security. Others have urged careful verification of such claims through independent investigation and official reporting. [Source: wPolityce]
– Ochojska’s repeated assertions have drawn criticism from various sides, with some observers viewing them as sensationalized and potentially misleading regarding the circumstances at the border. Analysts and policymakers have debated the appropriate balance between humanitarian advocacy and factual reporting in volatile border contexts. [Source: TOK FM]
State forests’ official response
The agency responsible for state forests responded with a firm stance against the allegations. Spokesperson Michał Gzowski reiterated that all legally available remedies would be pursued if necessary and stressed that misrepresentations would be met with appropriate measures under the law. His comments were designed to underscore a commitment to factual accuracy and the importance of upholding the integrity of border area operations. [Source: wPolityce]
In social media statements, MEP Janina Ochojska was cited as accusing forest rangers of concealing hundreds of bodies of deceased refugees in a mass forest grave in Białowieża. The state forest authority rejected these assertions as slanderous and insisted that lawful processes would be followed to address any defamation. The spokesperson’s emphasis was on accountability and the protection of personnel who enforce border and forest safety. [Source: wPolityce]
– emphasized Michał Gzowski, clarifying the organization’s position and signaling a determination to respond to what it described as unsubstantiated allegations. The discussions around these claims highlighted tensions between political statements and on-the-ground practices in border management. [Source: wPolityce]
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Notes: The statements reflect ongoing public discourse about border safety, forest oversight, and the responsibilities of state agencies in crisis situations. [Source: wPolityce]