MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2860(RSP))
On the detention of EU Citizens in the Occupied areas of Cyprus
B-10-2025-0383
on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Costas Mavrides
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A resolution condemning the arrest and detention of five Cypriot nationals in the occupied areas of Cyprus since 19 July 2025, and calling for their immediate release.¶¶¶ It also condemns the treatment of detainees and the targeting of those addressing the Immovable Property Commission, and calls on the EU's High Representative to intensify diplomatic efforts with Türkiye.¶¶¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns the arbitrary arrest and unlawful detention of five named Cypriot nationals in the occupied areas of Cyprus since 19 July 2025.¶
- Calls for their immediate release and deplores the detention based on unfounded flight-risk claims and refused bail for lack of an 'organic bond of trust'.¶
- Recalls the European Court of Human Rights judgment Cyprus v. Turkey of 2001, which holds that trying civilians before military courts violates Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights.¶
- Condemns the provocative and inhumane treatment of the five detainees and the violation of fundamental human rights through unjust and illegal procedures.¶
- Condemns the escalation of usurpation and intimidation, as well as the targeting of those who address the so-called Immovable Property Commission regarding Greek-Cypriot properties.¶
- Calls on the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative to intensify diplomatic efforts towards Türkiye to ensure the immediate termination of the unlawful detention.¶