Cyprus seeks EU help to curb surge of Syrian refugees from Lebanon

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Cyprus has appealed to the EU for assistance in dealing with a recent increase in Syrian refugees arriving by sea from Lebanon. The interior minister of Cyprus, Constantinos Ioannou, stated that the situation is worsening, with an influx of refugees arriving in rotting boats and putting their lives at risk. Over 600 people arrived in Cyprus this week alone, and Ioannou believes that the trend will continue. The increase in arrivals is partly due to a decrease in Lebanese authorities' efforts to stem migration at their coastline. Cyprus has been urging its EU partners to declare parts of Syria safe and provide aid to Lebanon to help stop the outflow of migrants. In the first three months of 2024, 2,004 people arrived in Cyprus by sea, compared to just 78 in the same period of 2023. Traffickers are charging $3,000 for a journey to Cyprus, compared to $7,000 for Italy.

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