Egypt turns back flights from Syria "I appeal to the Egyptian authorities ... admit and protect all Syrians seeking refuge in their country," U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres said. World Bulletin/News Desk Egypt has turned back several flights carrying hundreds of Syrians after tightening visa rules following the toppling of President Mohamed Mursi, the U.N. Refugee agency said on Friday. Hundreds of thousands of Syrians have fled a conflict pitting forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad against rebels, which has killed an estimated 100,000 people and driven 1.7 million abroad. UNHCR spokeswoman Melissa Fleming said Egyptian authorities had refused permission for several flights from Damascus and the Syrian coastal city Latakia - one with 250 Syrians on board - to land. Syrians landing on flights from other countries were deported upon arrival at Cairo airport. "I appeal to the Egyptian authorities ... admit and protect all Syrians seeking refuge in their country," U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres said. The Egyptian embassy in Damascus was not able to issue visas at the moment, the UNHCR said. >worldbulletin.net/?aType=haber&ArticleID=113007
Posted on: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 00:56:05 +0000
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