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Observatory Notes Failure to Keep Promises Regarding His Trial

Published January 28, 2026, 10:01
Observatory Notes Failure to Keep Promises Regarding His Trial

The Observatory for the trial of Kenan Ayaz expresses its disappointment over the failure to keep promises regarding his case, particularly the failure to settle his residence permit, despite the fact that he maintains refugee status. The Observatory argues that Ayaz's treatment in the Central Prisons undermines the institutional framework invoked by the state. It points out that the Republic of Cyprus applied the European framework for the recognition of decisions, even though the offenses for which he was convicted in Germany do not constitute criminal offenses in Cyprus and do not involve acts of violence. The Observatory believes that his continued detention is a political choice and that the delay in his release, given the pending case in Turkey, is a serious political and moral responsibility. It concludes that the failure to grant his residence permit is not merely an administrative matter, but a political choice that exposes the Republic of Cyprus.