Update on Syrian Asylum Applications in Cyprus
December 12, 2024
The Cypriot Deputy Minister of Migration, Nikolaos Ioannidis, stated that many Syrians have withdrawn their asylum applications and renounced their protection status. A total of 110 withdrawals and renunciations were recorded since Monday. Ioannidis emphasized the need to respect Syria's sovereignty and announced Cyprus's intention to continue discussions with the EU regarding immigration management.