Removal of the fence and decrease in migrant flows
October 5, 2024
The fence installed in 2020 in Nicosia to limit migrant flows was found to be ineffective, causing more problems for residents. After four years, the decision to remove it was made, as irregular migrant arrivals have significantly decreased in 2023. The presence of police and other factors contribute to this decline. Local residents from border areas voiced their objections from the start, and their reactions appear to have borne fruit.