New accommodation in free area of Famagusta has been secured by the state in order to transfer the 150 unaccompanied children for whom some procedures are pending and who are currently staying at Pournara.
Meetings for their smooth transfer will take place tomorrow and the transfer is estimated around the beginning of next week.
"Following the decisions of the meeting chaired by President Anastasiades on juvenile issues in Pournara, today the Council of Ministers has approved the provision of accommodation in the free Famagusta area, where the 150 unaccompanied minors who have not fully completed the procedures, i.e. some issues such as the vulnerability test and age assessment are pending, will be transferred immediately so that the procedures can be completed." This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare Anastasia Anthousi.
According to Ms Anthousi, the measure is being taken in an effort to relieve the overcrowding in Pournara.
"At the same time today, Social Welfare Services, upon approval of a budget, will issue a call for expressions of interest, as additional officers and staff are needed to provide adequate care.
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