A high-ranking member of the PKK was imprisoned for over four years in Hamburg.
The individual was found guilty of being part of an international terrorist group, the judgment largely aligning with the prosecution's expectations. The prosecution pushed for a jail term of 4.5 years. The defendant's legal team advocated for his innocence.
As per the ruling, the accused primarily handled organizational, personnel, and propaganda aspects of the PYD within Germany. No connection to violent incidents was established against him during the trial.
The person was apprehended in Cyprus in the previous March and then shipped to Germany. The verdict stated that his time in Cypriot custody will be counted towards his prison term. The court's representative declared that the defendant will be sent back to Cyprus, provided the judgment becomes final. This was a requirement of his transfer.
After the trial, the individual's legal team appealed the decision at the [The Court of First Instance]. The appeal focused on the defendant's involvement in organizational tasks only and argued against his classification as an active member of the terrorist group.
Upon serving his prison term, the convicted individual will be handed over to the authorities in Cyprus, as stipulated by the final verdict issued by [The Court of First Instance].
