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The publication of a report by the Anti-Corruption Authority regarding the "Mafia State" has triggered intense political fallout in Cyprus, leading to calls for the resignation of Attorney General George Savvides and his Deputy Savvas Angelides. Opposition party AKEL argues that their self-recusal from handling the matter is insufficient, insisting that they should have resigned entirely. AKEL's officials have voiced that having the attorney general and deputy in their positions undermines the possibility of an impartial investigation.
In response, the ruling party Democratic Rally (DISY) has condemned AKEL’s demands, arguing that the push for resignation is an attempt to destabilize the government. DISY spokespersons have expressed their commitment to upholding institutional integrity and have suggested that an independent inquiry should be established promptly. Amid the ongoing dispute, several other political entities, including the party Volt, have also joined calls for the removal of the Attorney General and his deputy, questioning the independence of the legal system in light of the report’s findings. The situation remains fluid as both sides prepare for further confrontation over the implications of the report.
19 June
Pressure mounts for the resignation of the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General.
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