Mustafa Yaver Appointed Director of the Ministry of Interior
In North Cyprus, on March 25, 2026, a decree appointing Mustafa Yaver to the position of Director of the Ministry of Interior was published in the Official Gazette. According to the published order, the appointment takes effect from the date of publication.
The text of the order notes that Mustafa Yaver will take the post of head of the department and will exercise powers in managing the ministry. Details regarding Yaver's previous professional activities were not provided in the announcement.
Previously, the Director of the Ministry of Interior, Mehmet Ercilasun, was appointed to a position in the Prime Minister's Office on February 28, which was also reported in official documents. The change in leadership is reflected in official acts and formalized by the corresponding decree.
For residents in North Cyprus, this personnel decision signifies a transformation of the ministry's management team; official clarifications regarding possible changes in the department's operations and service schedules are expected in subsequent official announcements from the Ministry of Interior. Citizens are advised to follow the department's publications for up-to-date information on services and contacts.
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