Turkish soldier shot self dead in north Cyprus

A Turkish soldier serving in Famagusta in north Cyprus reportedly shot himself dead on Thursday evening.

According to a statement made by the north Cyprus Security Forces Command, the incident took place on March 13, 2025 at around 8.55 pm at the guard post in the Famagusta TIR Park area.

The deceased identified as Private Halil İbrahim Gündoğdu committed suicide when he shot himself while on guard duty while carrying out his military service in Gazimağusa.

It was reported that a judicial and administrative investigation has been launched into the soldier's death.