Tuesday, January 12, 2021

CLASHES AMONGST MIGRANTS AT POURNARA RECEPTION CENTRE BREAK OUT, INJURIES REPORTED

 in-cyprus 12 January 2021 - by Annie Charalambous



Clashes which broke out late on Monday among irregular migrants at Pournara reception centre led to 35 injuries, 20 of which are serious.

Police also said on Tuesday that after dividing wire fences were cut, there was stone throwing but also attacks with iron bars took place.

The reason behind the violent incident which broke out just before midnight involving some 600 migrants is still unknown, police also said.