Dramatic influx of asylum seekers in Cyprus creating a large backlog of applicants
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Dramatic influx of asylum seekers in Cyprus creating a large backlog of applicants
Description
August 17, 2019
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), since couple of years, the Island of Cyprus is seeing an influx of asylum-seekers and migrants. This is leading to a stretch of the country’s reception system and creating an overcrowding of asylum seekers.
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Rodriguez defends federal record on spending for asylum seekers amidst pressure from Quebec00:56 | February 22, 2024 -
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Ford renews call for feds to ‘step up’ process for asylum seekers to get jobs00:49 | November 27, 2023 -
Court blocks U.K. plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda02:06 | November 15, 2023 -
Afghans facing deportation from Pakistan seeking move to Canada01:41 | November 1, 2023 -
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Migrants heading elsewhere as RCMP demolish last Roxham Road office02:31 | September 25, 2023 -
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Ford, Chow announce $42M to help house Ontario asylum seekers02:35 | September 18, 2023 -
U.K. begins controversial move of asylum seekers onto barge02:31 | August 7, 2023 -
Federal government will work with Toronto ‘in constructive ways’ to solve refugee crisis: Trudeau01:08 | July 31, 2023 -
Housing for asylum seekers in Canada sparks funding conflict between all levels of government02:16 | July 19, 2023 -
Governments can’t just ‘throw money’ to solve housing issues for asylum seekers: Fraser09:22 | July 19, 2023 -
Safe Third Country Agreement: SCOC upholds Canada-U.S. refugee entry deal01:54 | June 16, 2023 -
Tough new U.S. border policies deter migrant crossings01:52 | May 15, 2023 -
‘Our borders are not open’: U.S. prepares for migrant surge as Title 42 ends02:04 | May 11, 2023 -
U.K., France agree on contentious deal to curb migrant boat crossings01:59 | March 10, 2023
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Dramatic influx of asylum seekers in Cyprus creating a large backlog of applicants02:30 | August 17, 2019
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RCMP bust human smuggling operation near Quebec border, dozens of migrants found in truck02:35 | August 4, 2025
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Trump sends strong message with highly-publicized migrant deportation campaign02:01 | January 27, 2025
-
Canada bracing for surge of asylum seekers after Trump’s win02:21 | November 7, 2024
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Bloc demands Liberals share immigration plan if Trump wins U.S. election, deports asylum seekers02:34 | November 4, 2024
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Temporary immigration to Canada being reduced with new measures: report01:58 | August 2, 2024
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Asylum seeker claims in Canada reach record high02:06 | July 23, 2024
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Germany’s far-right political parties capitalizing on immigration fears03:02 | June 4, 2024
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Biden limits asylum seekers at U.S.-Mexico border01:41 | June 4, 2024
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Ottawa to propose new asylum rules02:15 | May 1, 2024
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Surge in refugee claimants putting pressure on Canadian airports01:44 | March 24, 2024
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Controversial Texas immigration law frozen again01:52 | March 20, 2024
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Feds will work with Quebec to tackle increasing number of temporary immigrants: Trudeau01:09 | March 15, 2024
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Canada reinstating visa requirements for Mexican citizens as asylum claims soar03:05 | February 29, 2024
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Rodriguez defends federal record on spending for asylum seekers amidst pressure from Quebec00:56 | February 22, 2024
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Ford renews call for feds to ‘step up’ process for asylum seekers to get jobs00:49 | November 27, 2023
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Afghans facing deportation from Pakistan seeking move to Canada01:41 | November 1, 2023
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Migrants heading elsewhere as RCMP demolish last Roxham Road office02:31 | September 25, 2023
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Ford, Chow announce $42M to help house Ontario asylum seekers02:35 | September 18, 2023
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U.K. begins controversial move of asylum seekers onto barge02:31 | August 7, 2023
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Housing for asylum seekers in Canada sparks funding conflict between all levels of government02:16 | July 19, 2023
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Dramatic influx of asylum seekers in Cyprus creating a large backlog of applicants
Description
August 17, 2019
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), since couple of years, the Island of Cyprus is seeing an influx of asylum-seekers and migrants. This is leading to a stretch of the country’s reception system and creating an overcrowding of asylum seekers.
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