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Ombudswoman, ’s investigation on Bangladeshi man’s death ‘on hold’

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Ombudswoman, ’s investigation on Bangladeshi man’s death ‘on hold’

Anisur Rahman, a 24-year-old Bangladeshi national, died on April 10 after jumping off a fifth-floor balcony during a police raid on the Limassol apartment he was living in with 10 other individuals. The ombudswoman’s independent investigation into his death has been put on hold as the police file was denied to her and is being investigated by an independent authority following a complaint by Kisa NGO. The other individuals found living in Cyprus illegally are detained for possible witness testimony. The landlord of the apartment where Rahman lived has not been found at fault and other tenants continue to live there. Rahman’s death sparked protests in Limassol and Nicosia against racism faced by third-country nationals in Cyprus.

Doctors warn of illegal hair transplants in north

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Doctors warn of illegal hair transplants in north

Turkish Cypriot doctors warned of unlicensed individuals performing hair transplants in the north. One person posing as a doctor escaped from a police raid and is currently on the loose. The doctors called on the north’s ‘health ministry’ to carry out more effective and adequate inspections on medical premises.

Police mass near UCLA pro-Palestinian protest camp, a day after violent clashes

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Police mass near UCLA pro-Palestinian protest camp, a day after violent clashes

Law enforcement officers gathered at the University of California at Los Angeles to clear out a pro-Palestinian protest camp that was attacked by pro-Israel supporters the night before. The police were met with jeers and chants from hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists as they moved in to remove the encampment. Similar protests and arrests of pro-Palestinian activists have been reported at other universities across the United States in response to the conflict between Hamas and Israel.

10 arrested after scuffle with police released

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10 arrested after scuffle with police released

Ten people arrested after scuffle with police during protest in Limassol were released on Monday. One police officer was injured with injuries to his pelvis and knee. The protesters were demonstrating over the death of 24-year-old Bangladeshi national Anisur Rahman, who died after jumping from a fifth-floor apartment during a police raid. Police accused the protesters of various offenses, including assaulting a police officer. Police do not require a warrant to enter residential properties for certain purposes.

Ten arrested during protest over death of Anisur Rahman; injuries reported

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Ten arrested during protest over death of Anisur Rahman; injuries reported

A protest march in Limassol resulted in multiple injuries and ten arrests, with participants alleging police brutality. The protest began against high rents and moved towards the Limassol Crime Investigation Department building, demanding a fair investigation into the death of Bangladeshi immigrant Anisur Rahman. Protesters claim they were peacefully standing when police charged towards them, resulting in injuries and clashes. This was the third protest over Rahman’s death, which occurred during a police raid on an apartment where Rahman fell to his death while trying to escape. The police’s version of events has been disputed by eyewitnesses and organizations. The Independent Authority for the Investigation of Allegations and Complaints Against the Police is investigating the circumstances surrounding Rahman’s death.

New protest called over the death of Anisur Rahman

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New protest called over the death of Anisur Rahman

A protest in Limassol on April 27 will address the death of Bangladeshi worker Anisur Rahman after a police raid. This will be the third protest about his death, with demands for justice and the release of his roommates. The police version of events has been disputed, with witnesses claiming the police entered the apartment forcefully.

Probe launched into death of Bangladeshi worker

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Probe launched into death of Bangladeshi worker

Ombudswoman Maria Stylianou Lottides has started an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of 24-year-old Anisur Rahman.

Independent investigators to probe man’s death during Limassol migrant raid

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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 demands end to second-class status for migrants

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Nicosia protest demands end to second-class status for migrants

Fact: Hundreds of people took to the streets of Nicosia in a peaceful demonstration for equal rights covering all migrants living in Cyprus.

Opinion: Unlawful government measures that cause anti-refugee hysteria and panic

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Opinion: Unlawful government measures that cause anti-refugee hysteria and panic

The government of Cyprus has indefinitely suspended the processing of asylum applications from people of Syrian origin, citing an “emergency situation due to sudden influxes” from Syria. This decision, made under the Christodoulides Government, includes the use of the National Guard in anti-refugee operations and the suspension of asylum applications for 21 months for Syrians. The government’s measures have been criticized for violating international obligations under the Geneva Convention and the European Convention on Human Rights, as well as for contributing to anti-immigration and anti-refugee sentiments. Additionally, the government’s actions have been deemed illegal and disproportionate, with concerns raised about military-style pushbacks conducted with the navy and police.