European Court of Human Rights rules Cyprus violated rights of 2 Syrian cousins by deporting them without processing asylum claims; ordered to pay damages and costs.

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Cyprus violated the rights of two Syrian cousins by deporting them to Lebanon without processing their asylum claims. The court found that Cyprus failed to assess the risks of returning them and caused significant distress during their two-day detention at sea. Cyprus was ordered to pay each refugee €22,000 in damages and €4,700 in costs, raising concerns over its immigration policies.

October 08, 2024
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