Reactions to the Detention of 5 Greek Cypriots in Occupied Territories

Politicians, academics, and legal professionals in the occupied territories are expressing strong reactions to the arrest and detention of five Greek Cypriots, referring to it as "political hostage-taking," a "legal parody," and an undermining of the rule of law.

Izzet Izcan, Mehmet Hasguler, and Cansu Nazli, through statements to the Cyprus News Agency (CYPE), denounce misinformation and systemic violations of rights.

Izzet Izcan and the Cypriot Movement for Peace and Solidarity condemn a campaign against them for defending the release of the five Greek Cypriots.

Mehmet Hasguler points to "Law 52/1995" as the cause, which he says legalized "looting."

Cansu Nazli describes the process as an anomaly and potential political impersonation, emphasizing that the police arrested the Greek Cypriots without evidence.