US EditionCyprus says Syria agrees to take back citizens who reach island nation by boat
- On May 9th and 10th, Cypriot naval and police forces intercepted two inflatable vessels each transporting 30 Syrian nationals and returned them to Syria under a bilateral agreement between the two countries.
- This enforcement follows an increase in boat arrivals from Syria, compounded by Cyprus's recent decision to review Syrian asylum applications individually.
- Cypriot authorities work with Syrian counterparts to combat human traffickers who facilitate labor migration despite a nine-month residency period barring asylum-seekers from employment.
- Deputy Minister Nicholas Ioannides emphasized that Cyprus will not accept exploitation of the asylum process by individuals who do not qualify for asylum or international protection and who enter the country solely with the intention of employment.
- While the UN and Europe's human rights body urge Cyprus to cease pushbacks, Cyprus strongly denies them, emphasizing its legal interpretation and increased scrutiny of asylum claims.
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Cyprus, Syria Tackle Migrant Boat Arrivals Amid Rising Tensions
Cyprus, Syria Tackle Migrant Boat Arrivals Amid Rising Tensions In a significant move to address the growing concern of migrant arrivals, Cyprus and Syria have established a bilateral agreement allowing for the return of intercepted Syrian citizens attempting to reach Cyprus by boat, as revealed by the island nation's deputy minister for migration.This development follows the interception of two boats carrying 30 Syrians each, which were turned …
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Cyprus says Syria agrees to take back citizens who reach island nation by boat
Cyprus’ deputy migration minister says Syria has agreed to take back any of its citizens trying to reach the east Mediterranean island nation by boat.
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