In Cyprus, immunity from challenge is a hangover from colonial times
Thanasis Nicolaou, a newly conscripted soldier in the Republic of Cyprus (RoC) national guard was found dead under Alassa Bridge near Limassol on September 29, 2005 in mysterious circumstances that owing to a botched investigation prevented an unlawful killing from being prosecuted.
Thanasis was given overnight leave on September 28 and was due back at his unit at 6.50am
