Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 13-12-19

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From: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>

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[01] Fifty one illegal immigrants return home

[02] Foreign Ministry issues travel advice for South Sudan

[01] Fifty one illegal immigrants return home

A total of 115 policemen, a doctor and a nurse are escorting the immigrants.

The operation is taking place following an EU Program. The cost is paid by the EU solidarity fund (95%) and national funds (5%).

Police Spokesman Andreas Aggelides told CNA that the Police have followed all the procedures. He said that the immigrants have given their written consensus and the decision was made based on special criteria such as the fact that all of them are from the same country and they had no money to return back.

[02] Foreign Ministry issues travel advice for South Sudan

According to the Ministry, the citizens of the Republic of Cyprus, who are permanent residents, visitors or who intend to travel to South Sudan, are advised to avoid all travelling. Cypriot citizens are advised to limit their movement and monitor news reports (international and local) for any developments, and to follow the instructions of the local Authorities.

In case of emergency Cypriot citizens can contact the Duty Officer of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on +35 7 99660129, or the Crisis Management Department at the MFA on +35 7 22801000, or the High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in Cairo, Egypt (17 El Amir Omar Tousson St, Mohandessin, Arab Republic of Egypt,Tel: + 20 2 33455967, Fax: + 20 2 33455969, E-mail: cairoembassy@mfa.gov.cy, cyembassycairo@gmail.com).

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