French Court Releases Behdad Jafari
December 19, 2025
The Iranian Behdad Jafari, wanted by the Republic of Cyprus for expropriating Greek Cypriot land, was released by a French court. This decision has political implications, and the Cypriot government is trying to overturn the ruling. The judges did not adequately assess Jafari's arguments, raising doubts about the Republic's jurisdiction to prosecute in occupied territories. The Cypriot government plans to appeal this decision, but it is uncertain whether they will succeed in extraditing Jafari. This situation raises concerns about the application of European law in the area.