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13-year-old Syrian boy reported missing in Cyprus

ByFamagusta Gazette

Aug 7, 2025

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — Police in Cyprus are searching for a 13-year-old Syrian boy who was reported missing from his residence in Nicosia on August 6.

The child, identified as Majed Alashtar, is described as being of slim build, approximately 1.55 meters tall (5 feet 1 inch), with short curly light brown hair.

Authorities are urging anyone with information that could assist in locating him to contact the Nicosia Criminal Investigation Department at +357 22-802222, the nearest police station, or the Citizen’s Line at 1460.

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