Cypriot Supreme Court orders release of asylum seeker held 15 months without realistic prospect of removal
Cyprus’ Supreme Court has ordered the release of a Congolese asylum seeker after ruling that his 15-month detention was unlawful because deportation was not realistically possible. The judgment tightens the criteria for holding migrants and could limit the use of long-term administrative detention, signalling to employers and relocation managers that overstays should be resolved quickly to avoid legal complications.
May 13, 2026
