Politics
Cyprus President Orders Release of Kurdish Activist Kenan Ayaz
President Nikos Christodoulides has sanctioned the liberation of Kenan Ayaz, a Kurdish activist, after almost three years in custody over extradition and legal proceedings in Germany.
Cyprus MailMon, Feb 16, 20261 min read6
In a significant move, Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides has authorized the release of Kurdish activist Kenan Ayaz, who had been detained for nearly three years due to issues surrounding his extradition and subsequent legal actions in Germany. The decision to free Ayaz was finalized on Friday, as reported by local media outlets. Ayaz, initially extradited to Cyprus in 2025 to complete his sentence, has now been granted freedom following the president's approval.