Decisions regarding increased Syrian migration flows were taken by the Government.
Specifically, it was decided the suspension of examination of asylum applications from Syrians. The Government Spokesman, Konstantinos Letymiotis, was hosted on the Front Page, who explained how the measure will be implemented.
He initially made it clear that applications from Syrian irregular migrants would be received but not reviewed. "The examination of their applications has been suspended. After reaching the shores of the Republic of Cyprus, they will be transferred to Kofinou and Pournara. They will be provided with free food and accommodation in accordance with all international obligations.
He added that no allowance will be provided to them while their application is pending. "Through a card that will be provided to them, they will be able to leave their places of residence and if they choose to stay outside the accommodation centers they will have to declare a residence address which will be checked».
The Governor A spokesman pointed out that regular checks will be carried out to ensure that they are staying in the places they have declared. "For nine months they will not have the right to work and this decision will be accompanied by the continuation of intensive controls carried out by the competent Ministry for illegal and undeclared work".
He emphasized that this measure will contribute to the Syrians changing their decision regarding their descent to Cyprus. "The Syrian regime automatically gives them the right to supplementary protection. We are trying so that some areas in Syria are classified as safe so that it is possible for them to return to these areas.
He pointed out that there is evidence that Syrians in the last 12 months have traveled to Syria more than once. “Many go through the occupied territories and then return to Cyprus. To come and go to Syria means that their lives are not in danger.
He underlined that these people will have their supplementary protection status revoked or their application will be rejected.
Ministry of Interior: The decisions to deal with the migration flows are lawful
All the decisions were made lawfully and in consultation with the European Commission, to deal with the increased migration flows of Syrian nationals, said the Minister of the Interior, Konstantinos Ioannou .
Speaking to the Morning Route, he added that, based on the decision to suspend the examination of asylum applications of persons of Syrian origin, these persons will not receive rent and food allowances and their place of residence will be the accommodation in Pournara.
The Minister of the Interior emphasized that, if the situation with arrivals from Lebanon continues, the government has a management plan, with additional measures being taken. granted conditionally, such as the implementation of specific solutions, to limit migration flows.
