🧵 1. Rumors spark fears of anti-immigrant demonstration in Limassol, Cyprus. Masked individuals armed with Molotov cocktails target foreign-owned businesses, raising concerns of far-right involvement. #world
🧵 1. Rumors spark fears of anti-immigrant demonstration in Limassol, Cyprus. Masked individuals armed with Molotov cocktails target foreign-owned businesses, raising concerns of far-right involvement. #world
🧵 2. Neo-Nazi group Elam suspected of orchestrating attacks but denies involvement. Anti-immigration stance has gained support, with leader coming fourth in presidential election.
🧵 3. Egyptian restaurateur describes hiding as violence ensues. Rising hostility against migrants in Cyprus amid claims asylum seekers make up over 5% of population.
🧵 4. Violence erupts in southern resort of Paphos as authorities evict Syrian squatters. Videos show armed men shouting "out, out." Foreigners criticize police response as slow.
🧵 5. Concerns over lack of police arrests as public figures admit to slow reaction. Foreigners feel unprotected and demand action. Cyprus faces rising violence against immigrants.
🧵 Read more at: https://www.euronews.com/2023/09/12/wave-of-anti-immigrant-hostility-sweeps-across-cyprus