Request for Release of Simon Aykout Denied Due to Tuberculosis Concerns
November 25, 2024
The request of Simon Mistriel Aykout to be released under strict conditions was rejected, as he is charged with the large-scale expropriation of Greek-Cypriot land. The Nicosia Criminal Court concluded that a tuberculosis case in Central Prisons did not warrant his release. The court affirmed that all necessary precautions against the spread of the disease had been taken. Ultimately, it was determined that his detention does not violate his rights under the European Convention on Human Rights.