41 Undocumented Migrants Detained in Cyprus in a Single Day
In a series of nationwide raids conducted yesterday, police in the Republic of Cyprus detained 41 foreign nationals found to be residing in the country illegally.
A statement from the police confirmed that the detainees came from various countries, although specific nationalities were not disclosed. Authorities immediately began the repatriation process for all those detained.
Since the start of the year, Cypriot authorities have identified and repatriated 9,268 individuals who were living in the country without proper documentation.
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Born in 1984 in Russia, in the city of Yekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk region). Since 2023, he has been living in Northern Cyprus. Education: Ural State University (UrGU, now UrFU), Faculty of Journalism. Specialization – journalist (2007). Professional experience: From 2003 to 2023, he worked in…
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