Court Extends Detention of Three Azerbaijanis in Cyprus Shipwreck Case

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Court Extends Detention of Three Azerbaijanis in Cyprus Shipwreck Case

The detention period of three Azerbaijani citizens arrested in connection with a shipwreck off the coast of Kyrenia in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has been extended by seven more days.

The court has scheduled the next hearing for November 20, according to Report.

The vessel sank off the coast of Kyrenia on August 30, leaving 26 people dead, while 239 others were rescued.

Nine people have been detained in connection with the incident, including three Azerbaijani citizens.

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Court Extends Detention of Three Azerbaijanis in Cyprus Shipwreck Case

The detention period of three Azerbaijani citizens arrested in connection with a shipwreck off the coast of Kyrenia in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has been extended by seven more days.