Report From Poland

    Recently, Poland has experienced a flood of migrants streaming across its eastern boundary.  That is the boundary it shares with Ukraine.  Hmmm.  What's going on here?  Well, with pressure on Ukraine's eastern regions-the Donbass, the Russyan backed rebels are driving residents out of the area, forcing them to head west.  because of the lack of jobs, housing and an uncertain future, these migrants must seek shelter.  However, Poland is unaccustomed to a flood of migrants.   Since Ukraine still has a viable government, these migrants cannot claim refugee status.  They must claim asylum.  Legally, asylum seekers can ask for a temporary legal status in the EU according to rules established by  Brussels, to which Poland adheres.  Given the lack of government facilities, Ukrainians already in Poland are helping out their countrymen; providing services and counseling them on job opportunities, housing, and healthcare.  Good work Poland !