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Lottides Advocates for Prisoners’ Right to Beds

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The overcrowded conditions in Wing 1B of the central prison, where inmates are forced to sleep on gymnasium floors, violate international human rights standards. Maria Stylianou Lottides’ advocacy aims to ensure prisoners have their own beds and adequate personal space for dignified treatment, highlighting the urgent need for action from Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis and prison authorities.

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Human Rights Concerns in Northern Cyprus: A Closer Look at the US Report

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In Northern Cyprus, the 2023 US report highlights grave human rights concerns, including restricted media freedom, poor prison conditions, corruption, and discrimination against refugees, minorities, and LGBTQI+ individuals. The report sheds light on the urgent need for accountability and reform within the local authorities to address these pressing issues and uphold basic human rights in the region.

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