UN refugee agency tells Cyprus to stick to the law in its efforts at sea to thwart refugee boats
Release time：2024-05-22 01:48:30 Source：Earth Explorer news portal
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The United Nations’ refugee agency said Friday that Cypriot efforts at sea to stop numerous Syrian refugee-laden boats departing Lebanon from reaching the European Union-member island nation mustn’t contravene international human rights laws or put passengers at risk.
Cypriot authorities have reportedly dispatched police patrol vessels just outside Lebanese territorial waters to thwart boat loads of Syrian refugees from reaching the island about 110 miles (180 kilometers) away.
The Cypriot government says a crumbling Lebanese economy coupled with the uncertainty brought on by the Israeli-Hamas war and the recent tit-for-tat strikes between Israel and Lebanon has resulted in a huge number of rickety boats overloaded with migrants – almost all Syrians – reaching the island.
Earlier this week, Cypriot patrol craft reportedly intercepted five boats carrying hundreds of Syrian refugees and migrants. The boats turned back and the passengers disembarked safely.
- Previous：Jerry Seinfeld's stand
- Next：Tom Brady and Jay
Related articles
- Not so Cool Britannia! Noel Gallagher gives damning verdict on Keir Starmer
- Bradley Cooper holds his daughter Lea's hand while taking her for a walk in New York City
- Queen Maxima's rainbow wardrobe is 'a statement of confidence and strength,' says expert stylist
- Celine Dion shares RARE snap with twin sons Nelson and Eddy, 13 and eldest Rene
- Amtrak train hits pickup truck in upstate New York, 3 dead including child
- Eva Longoria is sheer perfection in see
- ALISON BOSHOFF: Liz Taylor's shocking claim from beyond the grave...
- Croatian parliament approves new gov't headed by incumbent PM
- 'Constantly learning' Imanaga off to impressive start with the Chicago Cubs
- Demi Moore stuns in an extravagant silk gown as she joins glamorous Rosie Huntington
- How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could make the first debate stage
- Legendary NFL center Jim Otto dies aged 86
- The Paralympics open in 100 days. Paris organizers are launching a campaign to boost ticket sales
- Alek Manoah fans 7 in first victory of season as Blue Jays avoid sweep, beat Rays 5
- College baseball notebook: Conference tournaments to decide NCAA automatic bids and many at
- Miranda Lambert, 40, looks loved
- Miranda Lambert, 40, looks loved
- Ben Affleck puts his wedding ring back on as he returns to Brentwood rental wearing the band
- Grant Shapps vows he WILL find more planes for mass parachute drop to mark 80th anniversary of D
- Kylie Jenner sweetly tears up while enjoying fun mother
Random recommendation