Police Evacuate Schools in Cyprus Following Bomb Threats
According to Police spokesman Christos Andreou, the threatening messages, which also included pledges to "sever your necks" and "drown you in your blood," were categorized as having an Islamist background. Despite the alarming nature of the threats, no explosive devices have been discovered thus far.
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A wave of bomb threats targeted multiple schools across Cyprus on Friday, prompting a swift and coordinated evacuation operation by the police. The threats, conveyed via lurid emails, contained menacing messages promising bomb attacks on numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as some kindergartens, on the island.
According to Police spokesman Christos Andreou, the threatening messages, which also included pledges to "sever your necks" and "drown you in your blood," were categorized as having an Islamist background. Despite the alarming nature of the threats, no explosive devices have been discovered thus far.
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The evacuation process was conducted calmly, with authorities ensuring the safety of students and staff. However, the threats caused widespread panic among parents, many of whom chose to withdraw their children from school premises.
The emails referenced Islamic law, or Sharia, demanding the punishment of all unbelievers, and were composed in poor Greek, suggesting translation from another language. Security authorities are currently investigating the origin of the emails, which appeared to have been sent anonymously.
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The sudden exposure of Cyprus to Islamist threats has raised questions about the motives behind the attacks. The island nation maintains good relations with both Israel and the Arab world, hosting a significant population of Israeli citizens and refugees from the Middle East. The government of Cyprus has actively provided aid to the suffering population in the Gaza Strip, further complicating the context of the threats.
