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Protesters in Cyprus Rally Against Racist Attack on Anti-Racism Organization KISA

NICOSIA, Cyprus – Citizens in Nicosia came together on Monday to denounce a bombing attack against the anti-racist organisation KISA. The bombing, which occurred on January 5, resulted in shattered glass panels and ruined archives at the property, prompting calls for a thorough police investigation. The Alliance Against the Far Right, Fascism, and Racism organized the demonstration in response to the attack on KISA’s offices. Former Minister and Member of the European Parliament for AKEL, …

Anti-Racist NGO in Cyprus Targeted in Shocking Explosive Attack – Human Rights Defenders Demand Urgent Action

NICOSIA, Cyprus – The prominent anti-racist NGO KISA (Action for Equality, Support, Antiracism) in Nicosia, Cyprus, became the target of a shocking attack when an improvised explosive device severely damaged the organization’s property. Amnesty International’s Cyprus Researcher Kondylia Gogou addressed the violent incident, expressing serious concerns about the safety of human rights defenders in the country. Gogou emphasized that racist violence is on the rise in Cyprus, and KISA and its volunteers have faced repeated …