Cyprus Condemned by ECHR for Returning Syrian Asylum Seekers
October 8, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that Cyprus violated the rights of Syrian asylum seekers who were returned to Lebanon without their applications being processed. The two refugees had already lived in camps in Lebanon for four years. The decision highlights the lack of risk assessment and living conditions for the applicants. The ECHR found that Cyprus failed to take the necessary steps to protect their rights.