Detention period extended again for Azerbaijani citizens held over shipwreck in Northern Cyprus

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As part of the investigation launched into the shipwreck off the coast of Kyrenia (Girne) in Northern Cyprus, the detention period for 9 individuals, including 3 Azerbaijani citizens, has been extended by another 7 days.

Sea-news.az reports that the next court hearing will take place on November 20.

It is worth recalling that on August 30, a vessel sank off the coast of Kyrenia in Northern Cyprus, resulting in 26 deaths and 239 people rescued. Search operations for one remaining missing passenger are still underway. In connection with the incident, 9 people, including three Azerbaijani citizens, were detained.