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‘Hallmarks of genocide’ in Russian crimes across Ukraine, Ukrainian prosecutor says

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‘Hallmarks of genocide’ in Russian crimes across Ukraine, Ukrainian prosecutor says

Ukraine’s top prosecutor, Andriy Kostin, stated that Russian crimes in occupied Ukrainian territories, including the Bucha massacres, exhibit genocidal behavior. Over 125,000 alleged war crimes by Russian forces have been recorded, with thousands in Bucha. Kostin believes these crimes show signs of genocide and should be tried domestically and at the International Criminal Court. The ICC has issued arrest warrants for Russian suspects, including President Putin, for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Kostin aims to prosecute these crimes up to Russia’s military and political leadership in both Ukrainian and international courts.

Cyprus , ‘at its limit’ with migrant flows, discontent with Lebanon

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Cyprus , ‘at its limit’ with migrant flows, discontent with Lebanon

Cyprus is deeply concerned about the increasing arrival of Syrian migrants, with five boats carrying 400 individuals arriving in the last 24 hours. President Nikos Christodoulides expressed discontent with Lebanese authorities for exporting migrants to Cyprus. The EU is urged to support Cyprus in addressing the migration issue. The government is implementing measures to tackle the influx, but the strain on resources is unsustainable. The majority of migrants arriving are from Syria, with a record number of arrivals in the first three months of 2024.

Woman arrested after swallowing packets of cocaine

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Woman arrested after swallowing packets of cocaine

A 24-year-old woman was remanded in custody for eight days after admitting to Larnaca airport police that she had swallowed packets of cocaine before traveling to Cyprus. During a search of her luggage, nothing objectionable was found, but an x-ray at Larnaca general hospital revealed that she was “carrying a number of foreign objects,” leading to her arrest. The police investigation is ongoing.