Rejection of Asylum Seeker's Release Request Due to Serious Crimes
March 21, 2025
An asylum seeker in Cyprus, who confessed to murdering women in his home country, has been denied release despite his request. The Supreme Court ruled that his detention is necessary for the protection of national security and public order. The seeker has been excluded from supplementary protection status due to serious crimes. The Asylum Service periodically reviews his detention and is seeking ways to deport him.