Migrants march in Nicosia against racism, police violence
Migrants protested against racism and police violence following the death of Bangladeshi national Anisur Rahman during a migrant raid in Nicosia, Cyprus on April 20, 2024.
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Independent investigators to probe man’s death during Limassol migrant raid
Two criminal investigators will be appointed by the Independent Authority for the Investigation of Allegations and Complaints Against the Police to look into the death of Anisur Rahman, who fell from a fifth-floor apartment during a migrant raid in Limassol. The Attorney General has approved this request, and the investigators will focus on the circumstances surrounding the man’s death, including the living conditions in the apartment and the reasons for the police search without a warrant.
Nicosia: Protest over Anisur’s death – “We are asylum seekers, not criminals”
Around 300 people marched in Nicosia against racism and police violence, following the death of Anisur Rahman. The protesters demanded an end to police repression, respectful treatment of immigrants, equal access to healthcare, an end to dehumanization of asylum seekers, and a stop to deportations.
Second man who jumped from Limassol apartment out of danger, as Anisur’s body to be taken to Bangladesh
The second man who jumped from a fifth-floor apartment during a migrant raid in Limassol is now out of danger, while efforts are being made to repatriate the body of the 19-year-old who died during the operation.
AKEL demands police accountability in death of Bangladeshi man in Limassol
AKEL has called for an immediate investigation into the death of a Bangladeshi national who tried to evade a police migrant raid by jumping from a building in Limassol. The party is seeking clarification on the events leading up to the incident, including the use of force during the search and the identification of those responsible for illegally employing migrants.
Ten people taken to the station after deadly Limassol migrant raid
Ten people were taken to the station by the police in Limassol after a migrant raid resulted in the death of one man and the serious injury of another. Nine individuals were found living in one apartment, where two men tried to escape during an immigration check. One man died after jumping from a bedroom window, while the other was seriously injured after jumping from a balcony. All individuals were undocumented migrants from Bangladesh. The Limassol Crime Investigation Department is handling the case, with investigations ongoing.