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Chasidic pilgrims forced to turn back at Ukrainian border

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Published: 22 September 2020

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Thousands of angry Chasids, leave rubbish and voice resentment after being denied access to their annual pilgrimage at Uman

Jewish pilgrims retreat from Ukrainian border (AP)
Thousands of Hasidic Jews, stuck at the Ukrainian border for days due to coronavirus restrictions, have turned back without reaching their destination, the grave of a revered rabbi, officials said Friday.

Chaos as 'thousands' of Chasids on Uman pilgrimage get stuck on Ukraine border (Jewish Chronicle)
Orthodox travellers refused entry due to Covid restrictions 'lack resources to ensure their basic needs'

Hasidic pilgrims leave trash, resentment on Ukraine border as stand-off wanes (Times of Israel)
Ukrainian deputy interior minister says Belarus was warned the pilgrims would not be allowed to reach Uman, and now the mess needs to be cleared up

Photo: Border guards stand guard, angry Chasidic pilgrims trashed road after being denied entry (Facebook)
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