[Cyprus] Protests: Peaceful protest

On 16 April 2025, on the 3rd day of nightly demonstrations organized by KTOEOS and KTOS to protest against the ruling coalition's decision to legalize the wearing of hijabs by children at public schools, Turkish Cypriot protesters rallied outside parliament in Northern Nicosia, where they lit fires and held speeches. The leaders of trade unions, the leader of TDP, and a former Turkish Cypriot education minister and member of CTP held speeches.

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-04-16

Country

Cyprus

Event type

protest

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