Authorities have closed a youth migrant shelter in Zakaki following disturbances between young migrants and locals on Tuesday afternoon, social welfare services confirmed.
The Social Welfare Services (SWS) announced they are in continuous communication and collaboration with police and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), which manages the youth accommodation facility.
According to the official statement, the SWS immediately responded to the incident, dispatching staff to the location to manage the situation in coordination with police and IOM. The young migrant residents were subsequently relocated from the premises.
The services are proceeding with recommended actions in coordination with IOM, while awaiting the results of a police investigation into the events.
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