The Refugee Awareness Campaign in Cyprus is striving to educate the public on the struggles faced by refugees and build empathy within the community, drawing on the island’s own history of displacement. With over 10,000 applications for international protection in the past year, the campaign highlights the global crisis of forced migration and aims to create a supportive environment for those seeking refuge in Cyprus.
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou criticizes UNFICYP for prearranging accommodations for migrants in the buffer zone, questioning the transparency and sequence of events. Tensions rise as conflicting reports emerge regarding the treatment of migrants from Afghanistan, Syria, and Cameroon, highlighting the need for a humane resolution amidst the complex geopolitical landscape.
The Cyprus buffer zone hosts 26 migrants stuck between borders, facing extreme conditions without shelter. Despite international pressure, Cyprus maintains a strict immigration policy, asserting sovereignty over its borders while balancing humanitarian concerns.
At the Dead Sea summit on Gaza, President Nikos Christodoulides will join global leaders to address the urgent humanitarian crisis in the region. The main focus is on relief and recovery efforts, aiming to create a coordinated response to provide tangible aid to those in need.
A year after the tragic migrant boat capsizing off the coast of Greece, Mahmoud Shalabi, the sole survivor from his town, grapples with uncertainty in Athens while families of lost loved ones demand answers. Conflicting reports surround the incident, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation and accountability to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, prompting Cyprus’ UN ambassador to call for international actions to protect civilians and uphold their rights. Cyprus launches the Amalthea plan, providing a humanitarian aid corridor to deliver muchneeded assistance to Gaza amid escalating turmoil.
Amidst the waves near Cape Greco, a group of 141 individuals, predominantly Syrian refugees, arrived seeking safety on Cyprus shores, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian challenge in the Mediterranean. The Pournara Reception Centre offers initial support, but the surge in arrivals underscores the need for regional cooperation and comprehensive policies to ensure the migrants’ safety, dignity, and integration into host societies.
Akel is pushing for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, demanding Israel to end hostilities and provide humanitarian access, showcasing solidarity with the Palestinian people. The party emphasizes the urgency of peace and calls for the creation of a Palestinian state to address the ongoing crisis.
A total of 458 migrants arrived on Cyprus shores aboard six vessels, including men, women, and children seeking refuge, highlighting the human aspect of global migration. Migrants paid $3,000 each for the risky journey from Lebanon, with two individuals arrested for organizing the passage, as authorities investigate the incident at the Pournara reception center.
On Women’s Day in Gaza, the stark reality is hardship, not celebration. With 60,000 pregnant women facing malnutrition and dehydration, and 63 women killed daily, the plight of women in conflict zones is a heartbreaking reminder of unseen suffering.
