Stateless youths in Cyprus face legal challenges as they turn 18, risking deportation in a country they call home but lack legal status. Efforts to secure citizenship are hindered by financial and bureaucratic barriers, leaving them in a state of uncertainty and limbo.
The Cyprus Police conducted a nationwide operation to enforce immigration laws, arresting 26 individuals for illegal residency and targeting unauthorized employment. The operation spanned the entire day, resulting in detentions and investigations, including the arrest of a man for assaulting officers. Repatriation efforts for illegal residents were promptly initiated postoperation.
During a police raid in Limassol targeting an apartment over immigration status, two men jumped from the fifth floor to escape arrest. Unfortunately, one man died after landing on a balcony, prompting an investigation into the incident and discussions on immigration enforcement.
