Cyprus is in crisis mode due to a very sharp increase in migrant flows from Lebanon. With reception facilities at breaking point, the country's interior minister has appealed to the EU for support, emphasizing the urgent need for assistance to address the situation.
The surge in arrivals, including boats carrying 800 people from Lebanon, has led Cyprus to describe the situation as a state of serious crisis. Cyprus is calling for an EU aid package similar to the pact with Egypt to assist Lebanon in managing the influx.
Lebanon's inability to manage its borders, intensified by tensions in the region, has contributed to the surge in migrant flows to Cyprus. With over 2 million Syrian refugees in Lebanon, the country lacks the capacity to address irregular migration effectively.
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