The necessity of adopting a uniform policy for managing the increased number of migrants and asylum seekers in Cyprus on the basis of solidarity between states EU member states, was highlighted by the Speaker of the House of Representatives Anita Demetriou during her meeting today with the Head of the Delegation of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Cyprus Katia Saha, according to a statement by the Parliament.
As stated, the Speaker of the Parliament praised the work of UNHCR and stressed that the Republic of Cyprus makes every effort to provide support to beneficiaries of humanitarian protection, in accordance with its European and international obligations and with respect for human rights.
Furthermore, referring to the dramatic situation created by the disproportionate pressure that Cyprus, as a frontline country, is facing due to the rapid increase in the number of asylum seekers and migrants, the Speaker of the Parliament stressed, according to the statement, the need for the European Union to adopt a unified policy for the management of the problem, on the basis of solidarity among its member states, while noting that asylum seekers and irregular migrants are being sent to Cyprus from Turkey through the Green Line, Ms Demetriou said that it is urgent to implement appropriate mechanisms to prevent the crossings.
For her part, Ms,Regarding the management of the situation, Ms Saha referred to the problems faced by asylum seekers before and during the examination of their applications, as well as to the difficult living conditions in the Temporary Accommodation Centre "Pournara" due to overcrowding, especially for unaccompanied minors.
Finally, it is noted that during the meeting common concern and concern was expressed about the dramatic developments in Ukraine, as well as about the new wave of refugees to Europe.
Source: KYPE
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