Release of Iranian National After 19 Years of Illegal Stay
July 22, 2026
An Iranian national lived in Cyprus illegally for 19 years and was arrested in 2025 for deportation. The Supreme Court released him after 16 months of detention because his stay could not be regularized. He has been unable to cooperate for the issuance of travel documents, making his deportation impossible. The applicant, who is 65 years old, has health issues and his request for humanitarian leave was denied. The Court recognized that his case is special.