Voluntary Return of Unaccompanied Minors to Syria Due to Criminal Offenses
August 6, 2025
Cyprus will send back to Syria unaccompanied minors involved in criminal activities, as they pose a danger to public safety. Five minors have already returned voluntarily from Cyprus. Authorities have compiled a list of about 30 minors causing problems, while over 100 others remain without issues. The government's coordinated efforts aim to separate troublesome minors to allow others to live under normal conditions. The returns are not considered expulsions but voluntary, to avoid criminal prosecution.