00:00 These protesters say Finland's attempt to stem the flow of undocumented migrants from
00:05 the Middle East and Africa is separating families.
00:12 Authorities have closed four of the nine crossing points with Russia, making it harder for Finns
00:17 to reach their relatives across the border.
00:19 "I feel cut off from my family.
00:22 I'm very worried and they are also very afraid.
00:27 Everyone remembers, even I remember what the Iron Curtain is and it's a situation that
00:35 is very scary to return to."
00:37 Finland accuses Moscow of funnelling migrants to its crossings in response to Helsinki's
00:42 strengthening defence ties with Washington.
00:45 The Kremlin denies the allegation.
00:48 Finnish border guards say the closures in the south-east appear to be effective, reporting
00:53 176 asylum seekers on Friday and two on Saturday.
00:57 [Whoosh]
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