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CYPRUS, an independent country, was invaded by
Turkey in 1974. Two hundred thousand Cypriots of Greek, Maronite,
Latin, and Armenian descent were forced out of their homes
in northern Cyprus and became refugees in the south. Many thousands were
killed, injured or raped. Large numbers of illegal settlers were brought
in from mainland Turkey and most Cypriots of Turkish descent, our
co-patriots, were forced into exile. |
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For us, people from Ayios Epiktitos, lawful owners of properties in our village, resettlement to our village is DENIED by the Turkish military forces. Instead, an alternative offer, the one of treason is presented to us by the Turkish militants. They ask for our signature to recognize their puppet state of the so called "Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus", that is the TURKISH ARMY MILITARY OCCUPIED part of CYPRUS.
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The Flag of Cyprus
which symbolizes peace and unity, is recognized by the whole world. Turkish occupied areas were illegally declared as the puppet state of Turkey, the barbaric invading military force. |
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Not only they have stolen our property,
our history, and our identity,
they even dare to ask their victims (us) to legalize their atrocities and
violations of Human Rights since 1974.
If you are traveling to Cyprus we strongly urge you NOT to visit the occupied areas of the island. If you do so you will give economic and political support to the Turkish militants.
If property is presented to you for sale in the Occupied
Cyprus and more specifically in Ayios Epiktitos, always know that you are going
to acquire stolen property and that you too violate basic Human Rights
concerning protection of property.
Turkey
has already been convicted by the European Court of Human Rights as the
country responsible for violating the Human Rights of Mrs. Titina Loizidou who
has a house in Kyrenia and was forced out after the July 20, 1974 Turkish
invasion.
Brochure of the Action Group for Democracy and Respect of
Human Rights in Turkey
Legal ports of entry to Cyprus are:
1. LARNACA International Airport.
2. PAPHOS Airport.
3. Limassol (Lemessos) port.
4. Larnaca Port.
Because of the July 20, 1974 Turkish invasion the Nicosia
International Airport has been shut down and is now inside the buffer zone
between Cyprus government troops and the Turkish invasion troops.
For more information about visiting Cyprus visit the Cyprus
Tourism Organization Home Page. (French and German Versions also available)