Cyprus ready to be hub for Syrian evacuees
Cyprus says it will not be military base for possible Syria strike, but offers humanitarian assistance.
Published On 30 Aug 2013
The expectation of a military strike against Syria and the build-up of forces in the eastern Mediterranean are of particular concern in Cyprus.
Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides insists the country will not be a military staging post, but it could be a humanitarian hub for evacuees.
Al Jazeera’s Paul Brennan reports from Nicosia.
Source: Al Jazeera