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More than 200 third-country nationals illegally residing in Cyprus have been repatriated to their countries of origin over the past week, the police announced Friday.
From Saturday, June 22, to Friday, June 28, a total of 201 migrants were repatriated from the Republic of Cyprus through both voluntary and forced return procedures.
According to the police, 139 of these individuals left voluntarily, while 62 were deported through forced return measures.
"The police continue to focus their efforts on maximizing the number of repatriations of third-country nationals, in coordination with other relevant services," the statement said.
Authorities emphasized their ongoing commitment to addressing illegal residency and maintaining coordination with other agencies to facilitate the process.
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