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Police Promotions Spark Controversy: AKEL Alleges Injustice and Partisan Bias

Published March 16, 2026, 13:47
Police Promotions Spark Controversy: AKEL Alleges Injustice and Partisan Bias

The recent announcement of police promotions has sparked controversy, with AKEL alleging injustice and partisan bias in the evaluation processes. The party is calling for explanations from police leadership and reiterating the need for institutional changes to the promotion and evaluation system to ensure objectivity and transparency. AKEL argues that there are reports of capable members being sidelined and loyalists being promoted, which undermines the operational readiness of the police and the sense of security of citizens. The party states its readiness to contribute to an institutional discussion on the necessary changes to the evaluation and promotion system. These allegations follow reports of delays in the announcement of promotions, which were ultimately announced after pressure. The GRECO Committee of the Council of Europe has repeatedly pointed out the need for objectivity and transparency in the selection of senior officers, promotions and transfers in the Police. AKEL emphasizes that institutional problems and injustices in the processes harm the effectiveness of the Police and the public's trust in the Force. The party calls on police leadership to take the allegations seriously and to proceed with immediate changes to ensure fairness and transparency.