Letter from Savvas Christou Addressing Issues in the Central Prisons
December 17, 2025
A revealing document has surfaced, which includes a letter from 2014 by the then commander of the Immediate Action Mechanism, Savvas Christou, to Justice Minister Ioannis Nikolaou. The letter describes serious issues that existed in the Central Prisons and offers solutions. It concludes that some problems remain unresolved even today. Eight individuals are charged in connection with the case regarding the prison documents. Their trial is scheduled for January 2026.