Doros Polykarpou
Doros Polykarpou
Prosecuted in Cyprus
On 20 June 2011, the latest trial against Doros Polykarpou began in Larnaca, Cyprus. Doros has been the target of numerous lawsuits and arrests by the Cypriot authorities. Doros has also faced threats of violence against him and his colleagues. Doros is the Exucutive Director of KISA, which is an anti-racism NGO in Cyprus.
Front Line Defenders has issued urgent appeals and news items about Doros Polykarpou:
6 June 2012 - Press Release: False accusation confirmed: judge drops all charges against human rights defender Doros Polycarpou
4 July 2011 - Charges against human rights defender Doros Polykarpou
For more information on Doros Polykarpou:
World Organization Against Torture Statement on Doros Polykarpou
