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2 Zimbabweans deported from Poland
01 Nov 2026 at 06:15hrs |
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Two Zimbabwean nationals have been ordered to leave Poland in separate cases involving immigration violations and a violent assault, with one receiving a ban from the entire Schengen Area.
The first case involves a 37-year-old Zimbabwean truck driver who was legally employed in Poland but was discovered working as an app-based taxi driver during weekends without the necessary permits.
Polish immigration authorities ruled that his additional employment violated the conditions of his work authorisation and ordered him to leave the country within 30 days.
He was also prohibited from re-entering Poland and the wider Schengen Area, which comprises 29 European countries.
In a separate incident, a 41-year-old Zimbabwean disc jockey (DJ) living in Warsaw was deported following a violent attack on a Polish national during Africa Day celebrations in Lublin at the end of May.
The DJ allegedly assaulted a 40-year-old Polish man with a glass bottle, striking him on the back of the neck and causing serious injuries.
Reports indicate that the bottle narrowly missed a major artery, with the victim requiring hospitalisation and surgery.
Despite the severity of the injuries, prosecutors initially classified the attack as a less serious criminal offence rather than attempted murder. The Zimbabwean was consequently not detained, and deportation proceedings were not immediately initiated.
The handling of the case triggered widespread criticism and political pressure, particularly from right-wing opposition parties, which accused authorities of being too lenient.
Konfederacja leader Krzysztof Bosak publicly called for the Zimbabwean national's deportation, demanding tougher action against foreigners involved in violent crimes.
Following the public backlash, Polish authorities reconsidered their earlier position and subsequently expelled the DJ from the country.
The two incidents highlight Poland's enforcement of immigration and employment regulations, as well as the potential consequences foreign nationals face for violating local laws.
The first case involves a 37-year-old Zimbabwean truck driver who was legally employed in Poland but was discovered working as an app-based taxi driver during weekends without the necessary permits.
Polish immigration authorities ruled that his additional employment violated the conditions of his work authorisation and ordered him to leave the country within 30 days.
He was also prohibited from re-entering Poland and the wider Schengen Area, which comprises 29 European countries.
In a separate incident, a 41-year-old Zimbabwean disc jockey (DJ) living in Warsaw was deported following a violent attack on a Polish national during Africa Day celebrations in Lublin at the end of May.
The DJ allegedly assaulted a 40-year-old Polish man with a glass bottle, striking him on the back of the neck and causing serious injuries.
Reports indicate that the bottle narrowly missed a major artery, with the victim requiring hospitalisation and surgery.
Despite the severity of the injuries, prosecutors initially classified the attack as a less serious criminal offence rather than attempted murder. The Zimbabwean was consequently not detained, and deportation proceedings were not immediately initiated.
The handling of the case triggered widespread criticism and political pressure, particularly from right-wing opposition parties, which accused authorities of being too lenient.
Konfederacja leader Krzysztof Bosak publicly called for the Zimbabwean national's deportation, demanding tougher action against foreigners involved in violent crimes.
Following the public backlash, Polish authorities reconsidered their earlier position and subsequently expelled the DJ from the country.
The two incidents highlight Poland's enforcement of immigration and employment regulations, as well as the potential consequences foreign nationals face for violating local laws.
Source - online
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