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Prison Guards Accuse Minister Fitiris of Conducting a Publicity Stunt During Visit

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The prison officers’ union Isotita accused Justice Minister Costas Fitiris of conducting a publicity stunt during his visit to the central prisons.
The union’s criticism came shortly after a fire incident in Wing 4 of the prison.
Isotita claimed that the minister's visit was poorly timed and a façade for media attention.
The union also rejected claims that its members were absent during the incident, asserting a lack of proper communication from the ministry.
Concerns were raised regarding prison safety, with the union warning against waiting for future incidents to address issues.

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Prison guards in Cyprus have accused Justice Minister Costas Fitiris of conducting a publicity stunt following his recent visit to the central prisons, which occurred shortly after a fire broke out in Wing 4. The prison officers’ union, known as Isotita (Equality), claimed that Fitiris' visit appeared to be a staged event designed for media attention rather than a genuine effort to address safety concerns.

In their statements, union officials criticized the timing of the visit, suggesting it was inadequate to address the serious issues at the prison. Isotita refuted claims that their officials were absent during the minister's visit and expressed significant concerns about institutional exclusion. They warned that such superficial actions were insufficient and stated they would not wait for future incidents to occur before highlighting potential dangers.

The union described the environment during Fitiris' visit as artificially constructed for cameras, raising issues about the effectiveness of the responses following the fire incident. The backlash reflects broader discontent within the prison guard community regarding the handling of safety protocols and the necessity for more substantive measures to ensure their and the inmates' safety.

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