Migrants find shelter in Cyprus as EU slows admissions

As Europe makes it harder for migrants to enter its territory, some asylum seekers have found shelter at an upgraded reception camp near Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus joined the European Union in 2004, but only the south enjoys the full benefits of membership. One of those in the camp is Cameroonian Mbah Damaris Menema, who fled her country after her family learned that she is gay. I came through a student visa to the north side Cyprus, then someone helped me to cross the bush road, like the desert. Then after that I took a car and I was left somewhere in south Cyprus, like a car to the bus station. Then from there I took a taxi to the camp. Menema hopes another EU country may take up her asylum case because she has been told Cyprus may not. She is among 343 migrants currently residing at the center, including 72 unaccompanied minors. They have not told me any decision yet, but they assure me that I should note that it is not obligated that it's Cyprus which is going to handle my case, but maybe other European Union countries, any of them can take up my case. Peace. Most migrants arrived from Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Cameroon, Congo, Syria and Burundi, according to center officials.