Cyprus prison officers’ union warns of overcrowding crisis and deteriorating conditions
The prison officers’ union ISOTITA has raised alarm over the dire state of Cyprus’s Central Prisons, describing extreme overcrowding and poor living conditions. Cells intended for fewer inmates now hold 20 to 30 detainees, with some forced to sleep on potato crates while prison wings suffer from bedbug infestations. The union criticizes the state for failing to act on repeated promises to build new facilities, despite ongoing meetings and announcements over the past eight months.
ISOTITA argues that the reported figures fuel a false narrative used by the Prisons Administration and Justice Ministry as an excuse for their inaction, implying overcrowding is inevitable due to arrests and sentencing. Instead, the union describes the current situation as a human dignity crisis that endangers both staff and inmates daily. The union urges authorities to stop hiding behind police and court limitations and calls for immediate responsibility and action before tragedy strikes.
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