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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in an announcement expresses deep concern for the safety and well-being of approximately 31 asylum seekers, including seven children, who are trapped in the buffer zone (BZ) in Cyprus. It is noted that “Five of them entered the Pournara reception centre to apply for asylum after crossing … Read more
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Fact: Cyprus is set to make a significant showing at the international shipping conference Posidonia 2024 in Athens, with around seventy companies participating.
The Cyprus government has left migrants, including women, children, and unaccompanied minors, stranded in the UN buffer zone for close to a week. Initially, there were 13 migrants, but the number has now more than doubled to 27. The migrants are from Afghanistan, Iran, Sudan, and Cameroon, and have reported themselves as asylum seekers. The government’s denial of entry violates national, EU, and international law, according to UN sources. The migrants have been stuck in tents in the buffer zone, some requiring hospital treatment. The UNHCR is making representations to the government to abide by their obligations towards asylum seekers. The government has not commented on the matter, citing that the migrants are in the buffer zone.
Fourteen migrants have arrived in the buffer zone, bringing the total number of people stuck there to 27.
The Greek delegation presented the history of the Parthenon Marbles case, emphasizing the violent removal of the sculptures and the poor conditions of their preservation at the British Museum. Efforts to engage in dialogue with the UK have been fruitless, and the Marbles are considered an integral part of Greek cultural heritage. The UK reiterated that existing laws do not allow for the return of the Marbles to Greece, despite strong support from numerous countries for their repatriation.
Thirteen migrants, including unaccompanied children, are now stranded in the buffer zone between Aglantzia and Geri, in addition to the 14 who have been living in tents for the past two weeks. The total number of migrants is now 27. Despite expressing their desire to apply for asylum, the migrants remain trapped in the buffer zone. The UNHCR is providing food, water, hygiene products, and clothing, but the asylum seekers are living in tents and exposed to extreme weather conditions. The Republic of Cyprus is working with relevant ministries and the UN peacekeeping force to address the needs of the migrants.
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will be in New York to discuss Greece’s participation in the UN Security Council and meet with counterparts from other countries also running for non-permanent member state seats. Greece is seeking its third membership in the security council for the period 2025-2026.
Donald Trump was booed and heckled at the Libertarian National Convention for his handling of the COVID-19 vaccine and public health restrictions. He tried to appeal to libertarians by denouncing Joe Biden and asking for their support in the upcoming election. Trump also promised to commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht if he wins the election.