Cyprus calls for EU rethink on Syria migration as refugee numbers rise

Cyprus is urging the EU to reconsider its approach to Syria migration due to the rising number of refugees. The country is concerned about the safety of refugees returning to Syria and is seeking better support for Lebanon. Asylum applications in Cyprus have increased significantly, with a sharp rise in Syrians arriving by boat. The United Nations refugee chief has also raised concerns about the impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on displacement in the region.