The US State Department’s 2024 report highlights a concerning trend in Cyprus, where human traffickers are rarely jailed despite the country’s alignment with antitrafficking standards. Prosecutions and incarcerations for trafficking crimes have seen a decline, with traffickers often receiving suspended sentences rather than prison time, raising doubts about the effectiveness of legal deterrents against trafficking in Cyprus.
Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc visited Cyprus to pay tribute to the young Turkish Cypriot earthquake victims, offering condolences to families and assuring them of a thorough legal process to seek justice for construction lapses. Tunc’s visit emphasized the shared grief and national solidarity, with the government’s commitment to hold accountable those responsible for the tragedy and provide support to the affected families.
The gathering in Famagusta for earthquake victims was a solemn march demanding justice for the 24 children who tragically lost their lives in a collapsed hotel in Turkey. The community members called for the architects to face charges of intentional killing, emphasizing the use of substandard materials and unauthorized alterations in the hotel’s construction.
