Protestors have returned to the streets of Chlorakas, near Paphos in western Cyprus, in a fresh attack against migrants living in the area.
In disturbing scenes on Monday evening, groups were seen marching – some with crowbars – chanting ‘get out’.
Police made 20 arrests, a car was torched and officers used teargas to break apart demonstrators.
In recent weeks, residents have expressed fury over of migrants – many from Africa and the Middle East – being located in the district.
Earlier, the leader of the Chloraka community appealed to residents to remain calm, as steps towards resolving tensions got underway.
On Sunday, a small extreme-right group attacked migrants and some properties after a so-called ‘anti-ghettoisation’ protest.
Cyprus has struggled to absorb the huge numbers of migrants arriving, as it sits on the front-line of the EU’s people trafficking route through the Mediterranean.
Chloraka Village is situated west of the Paphos district three kilometres from the town.
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