Cyprus president asks EU Commission chief to get Lebanon to stop migrants from leaving its shores
- Cyprus expresses concern over a surge in irregular immigrants from Lebanon, with 350 arrivals in two days.
- Cyprus, near Syria and Lebanon, sees a rise in asylum seekers, particularly from Syria.
- Nicosia urges the EU to consider declaring parts of Syria safe for repatriation.
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Cyprus on Wednesday issued a call to the European Union for strong action to stem the recent surge of refugees, mostly Syrian, arriving by sea from Lebanon. The island's capacity to receive migrants is outdated and in critical condition, Reuters reports, taken by Agerpres.
Cyprus concerned over spike in Syrian irregular migration from Lebanon
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Cyprus president asks EU Commission chief to get Lebanon to stop migrants from leaving its shores
The president of Cyprus says he's personally asked the head of the European Union’s executive arm to intercede with Lebanese authorities to stop boatloads of Syrian refugees from heading to the east Mediterranean island nation.
Winnipeg Free Press
Cyprus president asks EU Commission chief to get Lebanon to stop migrants from leaving its shores
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The president of Cyprus said Tuesday he has personally asked the head of the European Union’s executive arm to intercede with Lebanese authorities so that they […]
Cyprus concerned over spike in Syrian irregular migration from Lebanon
LARNACA, Cyprus - Cyprus expressed deep concern on Tuesday over a spike in the number of largely Syrian irregular immigrants it said were coming from neighbouring Lebanon after more than 350 such arrivals were recorded in two days. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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