Justice minister pledges Ayaz’s transfer to Cyprus

All necessary measures will be taken to transfer Kenan Ayaz to Cyprus, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis assured on Thursday, amid growing political pressure on the government to prevent Ayaz’s extradition to Turkey.

Hartsiotis told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) that the ministry is in constant communication with German authorities to ensure Ayaz’s transfer to Cyprus once the case is finalised.

Earlier this week, Ayaz was sentenced to four years and three months in prison for being a ‘member of a terrorist organisation’.