NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus’ government spokesman says authorities have arrested a Turkish Kurd against whom Germany has launched criminal proceedings for “terrorist activities.”Prodromos Prodromou said in a written statement Saturday that the individual had been recognized by Cyprus as a political refugee and had been granted Cypriot travel documents. He said the person was detained on the strength of a European arrest warrant. Prodromou said a court on Saturday ordered the suspect detained. He said the suspect, whose identity was not released, will remain in custody until a court rules whether to extradite him to Germany within 60 days of his arrest. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Source: Washington Post March 23, 2019 20:48 UTC