Migrants interview process continues in British Bases

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Civil Defence press officer Olivia Michaelidou has told CNA that the irregular migrants who were rescued early on Wednesday morning off Cyprus` southern coast, are still being interviewed by the British Bases to establish the facts about their identity and origin.

The migrants (28 children, 19 women and 67 men) were on board two vessels which were located by fishermen in the early hours of Wednesday.

Replying to a CNA question on the progress so far, Michaelidou said that the Civil Defence is waiting for all interviews to be completed so that the status of the migrants can be defined.

She expressed “readiness to respond and offer our services if required.”

At the same time she assured that all necessary precautionary measures are being taken to effectively manage the situation.

All relevant government departments have been meeting regularly and the situation is being reviewed continuously in order to determine how to move forward, she noted.

Britain, a former colonial power, has retained two military bases on the island since 1960 when Cyprus gained its independence.

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