Two Turkish Cypriots Face Trial for Displaying Political Banner at Cyprus Independence Day Parade
The trial of two Turkish Cypriots accused of displaying a political banner at the Cyprus Independence Day parade has begun in Cyprus. After the first session held today, the case has been postponed until January 24.
The defendants are Öz Karahan, a former candidate from the "Green Party" in the European Parliament elections, and former Sigma TV journalist Giorgos Tattis.
The defendants' lawyer, Efstatios Efstatio, requested a delay in the case, stating that "he had not received all the relevant witness materials from the prosecution."
This request was granted, and the case will be resumed next year.
The two men were arrested after they displayed a banner reading "Republic of Cyprus: the only solution" during the Independence Day parade. Preliminary reports suggest that the banner was unfolded before the police informed them that displaying political banners at the parade was prohibited.
However, the individuals refused to remove the banner and were arrested. Additionally, the police stated that both men resisted arrest.
The case will continue next year.
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Born in 1984 in Russia, in the city of Yekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk region). Since 2023, he has been living in Northern Cyprus. Education: Ural State University (UrGU, now UrFU), Faculty of Journalism. Specialization – journalist (2007). Professional experience: From 2003 to 2023, he worked in…
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