Your current location:HOME >sport >UN refugee agency tells Cyprus to stick to the law in its efforts at sea to thwart refugee boats 正文
TIME:2024-04-20 03:55:56 Source: Internet compilationEdit:sport
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The United Nations’ refugee agency said Friday that Cypriot efforts at sea to
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.
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week2024-04-20 03:41
Mental health review to follow Sydney stabbing attack: Australian PM2024-04-20 02:56
Sports discussed as a force in rural revitalization at Two Sessions2024-04-20 02:54
Trump goes from court to campaign at a NYC bodega2024-04-20 02:52
The iconic fantasy film that catapulted a 172024-04-20 02:36
Royals C Salvador Perez out of starting lineup again with groin injury2024-04-20 02:33
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 4/16/20242024-04-20 02:23
Cowboys add veteran Royce Freeman, but running back remains a position of need in the draft2024-04-20 02:04
She means business! Rita Ora steps out in chic tailored three2024-04-20 01:27
Experts reveal the most stressful time of day... and how YOU can ease the pressure2024-04-20 01:26
Taylor Swift teases Fortnight's black2024-04-20 03:15
Leg issue keeps IF Jake Cronenworth out of Padres' starting lineup2024-04-20 03:06
Dortmund digs deep to beat Atlético 42024-04-20 03:05
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, 69, reveals that he 'intends to retire at some point'2024-04-20 03:02
Taylor Swift 'calls out Kadarius Toney' on The Tortured Poets Department song about Travis Kelce2024-04-20 03:01
United Airlines reports $124 million loss in a quarter marred by grounding of some Boeing planes2024-04-20 02:49
Sylvester Stallone breaks silence amid Tulsa King 'toxic workplace' scandal2024-04-20 02:31
Queen Mary and King Frederik of Denmark join Queen Margrethe to celebrate her 84th birthday2024-04-20 01:58
Rita Ora flashes some cleavage in a scoop2024-04-20 01:24
Cowboys add veteran Royce Freeman, but running back remains a position of need in the draft2024-04-20 01:19