The Turkish Cypriots' fight for equality and justice on the island has spanned more than half a century. TRT World looks into their struggle to protect their identities, beliefs and existence. #Cyprus #TurkishCypriots #Survival
As a Greek Cypriot, I am truly disgusted by the actions they did against our Turkish Cypriot brothers and sisters. Heartless people. Poor children. It should never have happened.
Brow .! I can understand your point of view..! For more details , you can search about .. " The Voice of blood "..! is about , the crimes our site ! Criminals from our site done ..! PLEASE , You can ask ,our compatriot's Turkish Cypriots , ..where WE can search to find ..for their apology against us..! Unfortunate , our compatriot's Turkish Cypriots , committed even 10 times more against us Greek Cypriots..! You can search for this in the video . " a Turkish Cypriot confession "..! DO IT ..!
Yes, I hope it never happens. That's why we have to learn from our pasts and realise that we weren't the ones that commited all of this. It was people from the past. A past we have no control over. But I am happy that turkish cyprots are save now. Thank to the turkish government, soldiers, veterans and martyrs.
@@zera_61 Well According to my opinion, the key word about the Cyprus issue is.. respect.! RESPECT.! We all ,Cypriots ( Greeks, Turks Maronites , Armenians , Latin's ,..Brutish ..etc ..) , have to respect of each others rights..! The main reason that the Republic of Cyprus , ! our all Cypriots common state ,enters the EEU ,is right / exactly for the respect and quarantee of all its citizens human rights.! Today. , One out of the six members of the Republic of Cyprus in the European parliament IS a Turkish Cypriot, been elected mainly by the votes of the Greek Cypriots. About .. 120.000 from our compatriot's Turkish Cypriots are owners of the Republic of Cyprus ,IDs .! 80.000 from our compatriot's Turkish Cypriots are owners of the Republic of Cyprus .passport .! ..RESPECT .!
@@zera_61 can you explain me better on this ? You are telling me that you prefer the separation as it is today .? And what do you mean saying ... " . * ..what happened , before the Cyprus liberation "..?
1963 was not a mass*cre, that was a literal civil war because Turk Cypriots refused to changed the constitution that was imposed by the British imperialists on Cyprus which gave the 18% minoriry 50% of the government power and VETO just because of their religion. The Kurds in Turkey that are an actual 18% ethnic minority don't have such extra privilages. M*slim Cypriots were just Cypriots with different religious beliefs. Turk Cypriots also supported the British occ*piers during British occ*pation. They betrayed their own people for power. Don't believe Turkish propaganda. Even the video says that EOKA b did mass*cres after Turkey started inv*ding Cyprus and comm*ted atroc*ties and baited EOKA b terr*rist traitors to retaliate.
The Turks victims? Is this a joke? Wherever the Turk steps nothing grows. Everyone knows this and no amount of TRT propaganda productions can change that.
Below are some historical facts which they don't tell you. Denktash explained that two Turkish Cypriots put the bomb in order to blame the Greek Cypriots. The late Turkish Gen. Sabri Yirmibesoglu also admitted that Turks burned mosques to increase animosity toward Greeks in Cyprus. Kutlu Adalı was a Turkish Cypriot journalist, poet and socio-political researcher, and peace advocate. On July 6, 1996, he was fatally machine-gunned, outside his home before the roadblocks were opened. Both communities were victims of the extremists within their own communities as well as those of the other side. Many Greeks were forced to denounce their membership of AKEL and other organizations that were striving for peaceful relations between the two communities. To remind you that not a single G/C or T/C was involved in the pogrom in As a young trade unionist, I took part in strikes and demonstrations against the innocent killings of Greek and Turkish Cypriots by their own communities. Istanbul on the 5 and 7 of September in 1955. The riots were started by the false claim that the house where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was born had been bombed the day before. A bomb planted by a Turkish usher at the consulate in Thessaloniki, who was later arrested and confessed, incited the events. How do you achieve partition when the two communities work and live together peacefully in small communities? You need terrorism, strife, mistrust to make people feel unsafe. In 1958 in a show of unity and to express their will to live together Greek and Turkish Cypriots celebrated May Day together. In addition to the traditional banners, some were also carrying Greek and Turkish flags. However, this could not be accepted by the Turkish extremists It was against their plans. They needed strife, discord, and conflict rather than co-operation.That May Day night the Turkish progressive sport and educational association in Nicosia was set on fire and its members were accused of selling out to the Greeks. The first attempted murder occurred on the 22 of May 1958 against the Turkish Cypriot trade union leader of PEO responsible for the Turkish section, Ahmet Sadin. The gunmen did not hesitate to shoot his wife leaving them both badly wounded. In order to save their lives, they left Cyprus and settled in England where they continued to work for Turkish and Greek Cypriot friendship until their deaths. Two days later on 24 May 1958, in a locality mostly inhabited by Turkish Cypriots in Nicosia, Fazil Ontour was murdered. A few days later the Turkish terrorist organization TMT admitted to carrying out the murder of Fazil Ontour as well as the attempted murder of Ahmet Sadin and his wife. The fascist organization also warned Turkish Cypriot members of bi-communal associations and demanded to denounce their association publicly if they wanted to live. Ahmet Giahgia a 26-year-old member of the committee of the Turkish progressive sport and educational association which was burned out on May Day was murdered on 29 May 1958, while he was asleep. On the 30 of June 1958, T/C terrorists in Limassol killed Ahmet Ibrahim aged 46 because he was supporting peaceful co-existence between the two communities. On 4 July 1958 in the marketplace of Limassol, another murder attempt took place against the 29-year-old, Arif Halousi Parouti by T/C terrorists. Previously he had received threatening letters to stop working for a Greek business and to end his good relations with Greeks. On 25 March 1962 in Nicosia bombs exploded in two mosques placed by T/C extremists and their names were going to be published in Turkish Cypriot Newspaper Coumhuriet’. The publishers of‘Coumhuriet’ were two lawyers, Aihan Mustafa Hikmet and Ahmet Mouzafer Gurkan. The publishers of "Coumhuriet" were two lawyers, Aihan Mustafa Hikmet and Ahmet Mouzafer Gurkan. During the night of 23 April 1962, they were both murdered. On 11 April 1965, Dervis Kavazoglou a Turkish Cypriot, and Costas Mishaoulis a Greek Cypriot were murdered together in their car by T/C members of the terrorist organization (TMT). Below extract from some of the speeches of the late Kavazoglou: “They have managed to drive the young people of Cyprus, Greeks, and Turks on the mountains to fight and kill each other. Only yesterday they were working together in the workshops, offices, and in the mines, they were plowing the same earth to provide bread for their families”. They have created the myth and the lie that is impossible for the two communities to co-exist in peace. They drove 20 000 Turks out of their homes and put them in places like concentration camps thus putting the base for partition.
@A.A What propaganda dude. Turk Cypriots literally were hired as policemen by the British occ*piers to fight the Greek Cypriot resistance. Is that propaganda to you? They arrested the Greek Cypriot resistance and exec*ted and tort*red them. The "Turk" Cypriots helped the British do that.
The nation of Turkey played Dirty games against my country CYPRUS since 1958 , through our compatriots Turkish cypriots .a minority of 18% ,been found with RIGHTS like they were.. 30%-40% ,with.the ESTABLISHMEND of OUR COMMON CYPRUS REPUBLIC at early 60s , and yet they blow them UP following instructions from Turkey..! Our compatriots Turkish cypriots , they was playing with the. " fire "..from 1963-1967 ..giving arm troubles to our COMMON STATE ,and get " burned "..! ..TODAY ..our compatriots Turkish cypriots , they past the dimant for equallity. ( the 18% , to be equal with the 82%)..and they are asking for a state on OUR STOLEN PROBERTIES. ! AGAIN TURKEY.. through our compatriots Turkish cypriots is trying to put a hand on the islands NATURAL SOURSES..! The way they are going.. ( the Turks )..one day they gonna ask from US CYPRIOTS ..( Greeks and Turks )..to leave from our island..! for proofs...
Turkish Cypriots are strong, they overcame alot and will continue to Thrive in Northern Cyprus. I hope one day it will be peace and free movement on the Island.
"Thrive in the North.. OCCUPIED part of CYPRUS."..! ..is it that of what you ..wrote. ? ..Don't you know that the north part of CYPRUS is military OCCUPIED by Turkey since 1974! MILITARY OCCUPIED AREA. ! just their military put people in costumes to play political games. ! the majority of the Turkish cypriots , are elsewhere expect on the island ..JUST BECAUSE they couldn't except living in such a situation..! TODAY , the majority almost of the population in the north OCCUPIED part. ARE SETLERS from Turkeys mainland..! You should know that the nation of Turkey played Dirty games against my country CYPRUS since 1958 , through our compatriots Turkish cypriots. A minority of 18% , been found with RIGHTS like they were.. 30%-40% with the ESTABLISHMEND of OUR COMMON CYPRUS REPUBLIC at early 60s ,and yet ,they blow them UP following instructions from Turkey..! They took the arms AGAINST their own state..! SO , you should know that the majority of ALL those in the north OCCUPIED AREA are OUR STOLEN LANDS &.. PROBERTIES.! ..PLEASE , at least show RESPECT for that..
@@mariosmario1048 their ''own state'' was against them, that's why they called Turkey for Military assistance. and there where moments when both sides could have been united under one country but most of the greeks refused and in hindsight they will now it was a mistake. Turkey then came to their rescue and established ground reality on the Island and a safe space for the Turkish Cypriots. I know that a large number of people in Northern Cyprus are not Turkish Cypriots originally but Mainland Turks. The Population numbers in Northern Cyprus were very small previously, like a few tens of thousand, it's seems like Turkey wanted to populate the area to have a better negotiation position when it comes to a possible deal/agreement in the future.
@@LegendNinja41 Sir .! You should of I knew that the nation of Turkey. played dirty games against my country Cyprus since 1958, through our compatriot's Turkish Cypriots. A minority of 18%, that is been found with rights, over rights actually , as about their participation in our common states rulings and functions , ( back on early 60s, ).. YET, they blew them up, following instructions from Turkey. Heading, for their TAKSIM plans . They actually took the arms against their own state . They was giving arm troubles to their state from 1963-67. for proofs ,PLEASE search about.. Rauf Denktash shocking confession .! & Dervis Ali Kavazoglu kendi sesinden !
EXACTLY..! WELL SAID..! .We must never forget that ,our compatriots Turkish Cypriots , took the gun's against their oun state..! Following instructions from Turkey..! The nation of Turkey played dirty games against my country CYPRUS since 1958 , through our compatriots Turkish Cypriots. A minority of 18% , been found with RIGHTS like they were 30%-40% with the establishment of OUR COMMON REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS at early 60s , and yet they blow them UP following instructions from Turkey..! ..their politician's ,manage to lock them in " gettos"..armed them well and Push them to an arm struggle against their own state ,just for to show to the world that our two communities can NOT live in peace together.. ! RIGHT..? proofs..?
@@andrigeogiou8420 makarios and the ROC showed we can not live together and neither of us wants to live under the rule of the other. So what is the solution ?
@@jemlittle1787 .. PLEASE. read/ search , again the for the proofs i mentioned above..! .. Today , a Turkish Cypriot ,is a member of the European parliament , been elected by the votes of the Greek cypriots ! ...YES , if that dangerous nation , TURKEY, let us Cypriots alone . YES . our common state can be " function"the perfect way..
The nation of Turkey played Dirty games against my country CYPRUS since 1958/,through our compatriots Turkish cypriots. A minority of 18% ,been found with RIGHTS like they were 30%-40% ,with the ESTABLISHMEND of OUR COMMON CYPRUS REPUBLIC at early 60s , and yet they blow them UP following instructions from Turkey..! ..our compatriots Turkish cypriots , they took the arms against our COMMON STATE frim 1963-1967 ,.. ..our compatriots Turkish cypriots , they was playing with the * fire "..!
The Greeks committed atrocities and not just in Cyprus. So did the Turks. So did the Bulgarians during the Balkan Reconquista in the 19th century. It is right that Turkey tells its story too. We have to acknowledge each other's suffering. Only then can reconciliation begin. My heart cries for all of you.
The nation of Turkey played Dirty games against my country CYPRUS since 1958 , through our compatriots Turkish cypriots. A minority of 18% , been found with RIGHTS like they were 30%-40% with the ESTABLISHMEND of OUR COMMON CYPRUS REPUBLIC at early 60s , and yet they blow them UP following instructions from Turkey..! Our compatriots ,took the arms against their oun STATE ,..giving arm troubles ,frim 1963-1967 ! ..our compatriots Turkish cypriots , they was playing with the. " fire"..and get " burned"..!. TODAY , our compatriots Turkish cypriots ,they past the dimant for equallity.. ( the 18% ,to be equal with the 82%)..and they are asking for a state on OUR STOLEN PROBERTIES/ LANDS ! AGAIN TURKEY.. through our compatriots Turkish cypriots is trying to put a hand on the islands NATURAL SOURSES..! The way they are going.. ( the Turks)./one Day they gonna ask from US CYPRIOTS ( Greeks and Turks).. to leave from our island..!
@@mariosmario1048 Hi Marios, thank you for your comments. The Greeks gave as much as they got and the other way round. As to the natural resources is it not better to share and to co-operate? Making treaties with far away countries but leaving the next door neighbour out is not right either. Also, what is wrong with having equal rights? Is this not one of the nobler aspects of the EU? Equal rights for all its citizens, free movement of labour and goods. If a bloc of nations can do that, especially after centuries of hatred, aggression and injustice, a little island like Cyprus can do it too. I hope it will not take another calamity for people to realise that we could have done better.
@@blackbird7679 .. Well , Puting everyone in the same basket ,i think is wrong..! ..here ,in CYPRUS ,..people was living peacefully till Turkey wanted to change our way of life ..! proofs ?
@@blackbird7679 . about the islands NATURAL SOURSES..! ..OF COURSE , .(.IF the danger nation of Turkey let US CYPRIOTS , ..).is gonna be share equal to ALL Cypriots..! the CYPRUS goverment , said about long ago ..! Why ,Turkey ..make real efforts for NOT to understand that..! ..about equal RIGHTS ..! OF COURSE ..! is about this WE ALL ,saying about ..! ..i think ,the Turkish cypriots , and of course Turkey ,they think ..equallity will be like ... the 18% of the population ,will participate on 50%-50% on the rulling of the goverment with the rest 82% ? PLEASE , you think that is logical way ? Can you tell me your point of view..
Turkey has long learnt an important lesson in world affairs. 'Western nations are disingenuous' Too bad Mideast nations remain ignorant. Some African nation have been enlightened. Famous quote of the century: "The world is larger than five"
1963 was not a mass*cre, that was a literal civil war because Turk Cypriots refused to changed the constitution that was imposed by the British imperialists on Cyprus which gave the 18% minoriry 50% of the government power and VETO just because of their religion. The Kurds in Turkey that are an actual 18% ethnic minority don't have such extra privilages. M*slim Cypriots were just Cypriots with different religious beliefs. Turk Cypriots also supported the British occ*piers during British occ*pation. They betrayed their own people for power. Don't believe Turkish propaganda.
@@wat4089 I don’t believe anything Greek says. They are the worst of mankind. They turned eating pooping son of Mary Jesus in to God through their fabricated stories. So I don’t have any trust in them
@@apollonmagg4603 you can stay pressed or you can turn on your sensitivity button and accept that Turkish Cypriots exist. The country was formed after the UN partition to protect us from the ethnic creasing funded by Greece. Simple as. Do we have hope to reunite in the future, absolutely I do. We are Cypriot till death and beyond. But this whole argument is so tired now.
@@Khai.s turkish cypriots deserve a much better life than the one the regime of turke opposes to them. they should unite with south cypriots and be europeans as well as their diploams will automatically be accepted everywhere. now they live isolated. they think that greece is like it was 50 years ago. in 2024 the onl dictatorship is turkiye
@@apollonmagg4603 we will never be European. Cyprus is in the Middle East and has Middle Eastern culture. The only thing that currently connects that land to Europe are the Greek Cypriots’ heritage and consequently ties with the EU, nothing else not even geography. We don’t live under a regime, I’m not sure where you got that from. We may have our political/governmental issues but literally what country doesn’t. I trust God’s plan that all will solve so that is that. In saying that, I don’t hate Greek Cypriots, I cannot hold hate in my heart, it’s not the way of Muslims to hate others. Greek Cypriots are my siblings in fact. But I expect neither of us to sit idle when the other is being ignorant towards our situations. Do you see what I mean?
About time the Turkish Cypriot side of the story is told. The Turkish ''invasion'' of Cyprus did not occur in a vacuum at all. It was provoked by Greek conduct. Thank you TRT.
Before 1974 the turkies in Cyprus was 7-12 thousands at the north side and poor the turkies started to send more emigrants to the island and the English count them in 1974 -17 000 the Cypriots where counted 98 000 the same year If it is logical and ok to give to those who represent the12% of the population(turkies) almost the half of the Island Then it is ok with the genociders of Armenians -Pontians-Konstantinopolitans-Smyrnians-Assyrians-Kourds and trt fm is not a propaganda troll of them and they are not on FATF grey list
Very sad stories.! YES , unfortunate, criminals from our site , Greek Cypriots did such terrible things ..! Hearing , / reading all those , I feel so bad ..as a Greek Cypriot..! Especially the crimes on Sandalar ,Aloa, Maradaka villages ..? Tohni village , as well . Considered ,that those days , and only few days before .During the coup against our loyal government .from the 15-20 of July 1974 ..we had crimes from Greek Cypriots terrorist's/ Criminals against Greek Cypriots who was defending democracy on the island ..! Defending Makarios .!
@@zera_61 What do you mean .? Events , are there , ..! They are stories/ events , unfortunate , that they happened.! Do you know ,that unfortunate , those days , in exactly similar time , your people committed even 10 times more crimes against us Greek Cypriots.! Does , even someone in your community ever speak about ..?
@@zera_61 No , I'm not " pressed ".. D'r ! ..relax , as I write and elsewhere . you can found more evidence looking in you tube about. " The voice of blood " ! / 2-3 series ! ALL the BEST !
The nation of Turkey, played dirty games against my country Cyprus since 1958, through our compatriot's Turkish Cypriots. A minority of 18%, been found with rights, over rights actually, as for their participation in our common states, rulings and functions , YET, they blew them up, following instructions from Turkey . Headed for their TAKSIM plans . They actually took the arms ,against their own state . From 1963-67 .! For proofs , PLEASE search about .. " Rauf Denktash shocking confession ".! & " Dervis Ali Kavazoglu kendi sesinden ".!
@@andrigeogiou8420 Turkish Cypriots will never want to live with you Greek Cypriots again...Why would they-they have seen what turn coats you are when mother Greece commands you. Make up your mind are you Cypriots or Greeks because you weren't back in 63 and 74.
@@TMan1965 .. listen..brow. ! ..at first DO NOT EVER forget that is your kin , who took the arms against your own state..! ohhh .! even if you had all those .. privileges , with the establishment of OUR COMMON REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS at early 60s , ..your people actually ..was working negative against their own state. ! .. exactly , following instructions from Turkey. ! .. TODAY , . .the north part of the island is occupied by Turkey. . since 74 ! MILITARY OCCUPIED AREA. ! ..and just ,their military put people in costumes for to play political games..! .. TODAY , TURKEY , through , you is asking . a 50-50 equality on the island..! ( the 18% to be equal with the 82% ) ..and above this also for a state on OUR STOLEN lands & properties..! ..is so clear that , yours " politicians and the elite around them ..DO NOT want a JUSTICE SOLUTION to be found..! ohhh ... they are ,so happy of what they get from the kat/ share from our stolen properties..! ...
.. TODAY.. you should know that.. .one member ,out of six , .of the Cypriots membership in the European parliament ,. IS A TURKISH CYPRIOT ..! been elected from the votes of US Greek CYPRIOTS..! ..115.000 of your kin ! HAVE a CYPRUS REPUBLIC..IDs.. ..80.000 of you , are ouners of a CYPRUS REPUBLIC.. PASSPORTS..! ....also.. it was only almost two months ago ,been announced , that our common state..! the CYPRUS REPUBLIC ..is going to..PAY about... . 2.000.000 euros for to save a child , ! a Turkish Cypriot child...! ..ohhh mama _ TURKEY and those ..in the occupite..they never bothered about.. ohh . they are SO GOOD. on spending your money on ...arm toys..! ( military equipment )..! ohh .. they are SO GOOD .about how to great ENEMIES..! PLEASE..! at least ,you all ,.. our compatriots Turkish Cypriots... .at least SHOW RESPECT to this state. !
It was absolutely justified by Turkey to invade Cyprus to save Turkish Cypriots. They shd have done it way too earlier to avoid the murder of innocent Turkish Cypriots.
The documentary appears to present a rather one-sided perspective on the historical events surrounding EOKA B'. It is crucial to understand that EOKA B' did not embody the sentiments of the entire Greek population on the island. In fact, this group was a faction of extremists who, in their zeal, did not hesitate to target even fellow Greeks who held leftist ideologies. The broader narrative of the time reveals that the majority of individuals, irrespective of their ethnic or political affiliations, were primarily concerned with the day-to-day challenges of survival and providing for their families.However, the documentary's portrayal of the entire Greek community of the era as members of a terrorist organization with a unanimous desire for "Enosis" is an oversimplification of a complex historical period. This perspective risks perpetuating misconceptions and fails to address the true tragedy of the following historic events. One such pivotal event was the Turkish invasion of 1974. This military intervention led to profound and lasting consequences for the island and its inhabitants. Beyond the territorial disputes and political ramifications, there were deeply personal tragedies. Reports and testimonies from that period highlight grievous human rights violations by the invading Turkish forces, including the rape of women and the killing of innocent civilians who were not involved in the conflict. These atrocities added another layer of trauma to an already complex situation, further complicating the path to reconciliation and understanding between the communities. we already know from international documentation that Turkey had planned the 1974 invasion of Cyprus long before it happened and was just waiting for the right time to act. Since the invasion, Turkey has controlled 37% of the island and brought in settlers from mainland Turkey, changing the local demographics. This raises questions about Turkey's real intentions. After all, the Greek junta ended in 1974, EOKA B no longer exists, and no one is pushing for "Enosis" anymore. So, why has Turkey continued its actions in Cyprus?
Sadly a situation exists where the Turkish Cypriot community still feel vulnerable and feel safer in the knowledge that Turkish forces are present to protect them. As for settlers moving into the TRNC, it is a requirement if the country is to develop as the existing Turkish Cypriot population is insufficient in number and in the skills required for its development. The population in the Greek Cypriot part of the island has also significantly increased since the ROC was accepted as an EU member, for the same reasons - In order that it could develop. The fact that these criticisms are still being levelled at the Turkish Cypriot population rather than acceptance of the current position suggests that unification as yet, is unachievable. Harping back to 1974 with suggestions that international documentation (?) confirms that Turkey had planned the invasion all along, whilst ignoring Greece's attempt to annexe the island as the precipitator of that invasion, is really quite delusional. It's time to move on and either work genuinely towards unification, or decide that unification is not possible and accept division of the island along existing lines. You can't have it both ways!
The whole thing was engineered by Ankara working with Turkish Cypriot nationalist who wanted to divide the island with maps showing the division of Cyprus from as early as the 1940's well before Cypriot independence from British rule in August 1960. Under the London to Zurich agreement drawn up by Britain, Turkey, Greece and the newly forming Republic of Cyprus all the parties were pushing trough constitutional frameworks to support their own agenda's. Britain wanted to stay after Cyprus gained independence, but was threatened by both Turkey and Greece ousting them at a later date thus added the guarantor status of Greece and Turkey. This meant neither Turkey nor Greece could intervene in Cyprus without the other party getting involved causing a hot war between two NATO members. Turkey's agenda was to to divide the island and wanted to interfere and cause as much internal conflict as possible, but externally from Ankara. Turkey's insisted that the constitution gave Turkish Cypriots (17% population) skewed powers including fixed seat and representation in parliament regardless of votes with the vice president having to be a Turkish Cypriot and worst of all the power to veto any policy which had the support of the majority. This made the whole Cypriot democratic process unworkable considering the Vice President was Denktas from 1973 to 1974. It is worth pointing out that all parties that claimed to be protecting Turkish Cypriots were the same groups and individuals that shared the vision of dividing the island with Ankara in the first place. These groups which include Turkish and Turkish Cypriot politician and terrorist groups such as TNT who carried out false flag operations. Raif Denktas (VP 1973 -1974) admitted in an interview that he knew who had planted a bomb in Nicosia that killed Turkish Cypriots. When asked by the interviewer who the bomber was? he said "I will take his name to the grave with me" while smirking. That implies the bomber was a Turkish affiliated person. For anyone unfamiliar Raif Denktas was the vice president of our democratically elected president Makarios from 1973 to 1974. For those unaware Cyprus was invaded in July 1974. Denktas went onto be become President of the illegally occupied East of Cyprus from 1975 onwards. If this seems far fetched or unbelievable to any one reading this I would refer them to the Istanbul pogrom which happened 10 years earlier on the European side of Istanbul where Ankara waged a state sponsored genocide killing Greeks, Armenian's and Jews in the former Byzantine quarters of Istanbul. As for the coup attempt launched by Greece against our democratically elected President Makarios this was also engineered by Ankara and Washington. Dimitrios Ioannidis who was Greece's Dictator from 1967 to 1974 came to power because of Washington's feared George Papandreou Centre Union Party would win the election. Thus the US supported the coup by the Junta of Colonels in Greece establishing an anti communist stance. It is also worth mentioning that CIA referred to Makarious as the Red Priest. It would be in the interest of Washington to dispose of Makarious using Dimitrios Ioannidis in the same way they used him to thwart George Papandreou in Greece. This however was not about communism. Washington encouraged the Junta and Colonels to invade Cyprus killing the communist Makarious in coup d'état, but knowing the whole time Ankara would use it as the excuse they were looking for to invade. Turkey even under its protectorate status in the constitution did not give them the right annex any part of Cyprus and turn it into a de facto state of Turkey. No international trade sanctions nor any long lasting arms embargoes imposed. The whole thing is a stitch up.
What happened in Cyprus is truly tragic, not only for the Turkish Cypriots but also Greeks. This video doesn’t mention the atrocities committed against the Greek Cypriots by the Turkish invading forces in 1974. EOKA 2 movement, was a minority and didn’t represent the views of most Greek Cypriots. In actual fact they even killed Greeks that didn’t support their movement. It’s videos like this that encourages nationalism and I’ll feeling.
I am truly disgusted by the events in this video. Although it does feel like it blames all Greek Cypriots as a whole, I'd like to highlight that all this trouble was caused by an extreme right wing group that even targeted Greeks. They tried to kill my uncle because he stuck to an independent Cyprus and not union with Greece. I'm even more perplexed as to why Greek Cypriots could not see Turkish Cypriots as their fellow country men and treat them equally. We are culturally the same, we look the same, eat the same, have the same way of life and many Turkish Cypriots at the time even spoke Greek in the Cypriot dialect! Had this continued to be the case with everyone focussing on an independant Cyprus there would be a unitary state with no one having lost loved ones on both sides or their properties and an even more infused society. If the island was that intermingled back then what would it have looked like today? As we progressed to a more liberal society and inter marriage becaming more common place . Cyprus would have been a much happier place. Unforuntely, all we have is a divided island with alot of pain and bitterness on each side. The only hope is I believe the problem will eventually resolve itself. There was a time when we couldn't even cross over to south or north with tons of hatread. Now we can cross over to each other's side and Greek Cypritos can even go to Turkey and Turkish nationals can even visit the south and it's peaceful! A bizzare situation considering there's suppose to be a decades long ceasefire without a solution but albeit a positive situation given the circumstances.
As someone who's only a 1/4 cypriot. I sometime forget to put the 'greek' before cypriot and honestly see cyprus as it's own country. I'm still abit naiive and do not know who started this. All i do know is that both sides suffered from a huge loss. I really hope that one day the younger generations like me will help to unite these people together with less raw hatred. My yaya always used to say how the reasoning behind not wanting to live with the Turks is because she didn't want to abandon her Greek Orthodox faith and become Muslim. She's from Famagusta, Acropolis Street, and because of her pain she refuses to go back. She has never told me how the Greeks also massacred the Turkish and THEN Turkey practically steam rolled after being tormented for so long. From my understanding before this, the Turkish and Greeks lived in a country called Cyprus. The Greeks wanted to be Greek, and i believe that started the conflict as Turkish didn't want to abandon their faith and become Greek Orthodox. I'm not sure if Cyprus has ever been it's own country away from the influence of Greece or Turkey. (Excuse anything i have mentioned that is incorrect). I am still trying to see from both sides of view because to me, it is confusing as to how this all started. I take everything with a pinch of salt from both sides and be careful with where i get that information from as it is highly biased.
Our people, Greek and Turkish Cypriots, have a long history of resistance against fascism. Many people were murdered by EOKA, EOKA B, and TMT. The Cypriots are victims of racism, 200 000 thousand were made refugees because of their ethnicity. The Turkish Cypriots are facing the Grey Wolves, the unofficial militant arm of the far-right political party MHP of Turkey which supports Erdogan's government. The Grey Wolves have been accused of assassinating the prominent Turkish Cypriot journalist Kutlu Adali in the occupied part.
Statehood ! That's good . But , where ? The north part of the island , is military OCCUPIED by Turkey since 1974 . The majority of all those are still our STOLEN lands and PROPERTIES.
Bro. ! You Pakistanics , ..first go found some shoes to were . ! and then ,try to learn about .justice ! The nation of Turkey played dirty games against my country CYPRUS since 1958 ! Through our compatriots Turkish Cypriots... Turkey is military occupied the north part of the island..! MILITARY OCCUPIED AREA.!
@@durranishaheer1538 .. Well , i can understand that willness of you ALL ..! ..you should know that ,..EVERYONE , is good to fight for the good ,and Justice ! or else ,you gonna be like ISIS ! and ALL the world ,will fight you ..? DO NOT ,die for NOTHING ..! ..every releigant , support the good ,and justice ..! RIGHT ? well , you should know that .. The nation of Turkey played Dirty games against my country CYPRUS since 1958 , through our compatriots Turkish cypriots. a minority of 18% , been found with RIGHTS like they were.. 30%-40% ,with the ESTABLISHMEND of OUR COMMON CYPRUS REPUBLIC at early 60s , and yet , they blow them UP following instructions from Turkey..! they actually ,took the arms against their oun STATE .! ..search about..
At the end of the day ... the issue is still present,unfortunately, i wonder what the end result will be, especially since we're living in akhirul Zaman (end times)...may Allah SWT protect the Muslim, ummah, ameen...
Well..! The nation of Turkey played Dirty games against my country CYPRUS since 1958 ,through our compatriots Turkish cypriots , a minority of 19% ,been found with RIGHTS like they were 30%-40% with the ESTABLISHMEND of OUR COMMON CYPRUS REPUBLIC at early 60s , snd yet they blow them UP following instructions from Turkey. ! TODAY , our compatriots Turkish cypriots , they past the dimant for equallity.. ( thr 18% ,to be equal with the 82%)...and they are asking for a state on OUR STOLEN PROBERTIES..! AGAIN TURKEY.. through our compatriots Turkish cypriots is trying to put a hand on the islands NATURAL SOURSES..! The way they are going.. ( the Turks )..one day they gonna ask from US CYPRIOTS.. ( Greeks and Turks).. to leave from our island..! proofs..?
Bir baba olarak içim yandı küvette öldürülen bebeşleri ve annesini orda görünce. İntikam daha alınamadı maalesef, şimdilik sadece ateşkes var. İnşallah Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti adamızda kurulacak Rumlar ya bizimle olur, tekrar İzmirdeki gibi ataları gibi yüzer yada Daşnaklar gibi uçmayı öğretiriz kendilerine kalmış bir seçenek.
Perhaps the video should be 52:34 duration and demonstrate some of the Turkish atrocities too, since every story has indeed two sides. What's the purpose of such documents? Someone will rightly claim that it is history and shall never be forgotten. But what's the benefit really? So, I'm Greek and I watch a documentary claiming Greeks have done atrocities against Turks. So, how do I feel about it? Do I believe it and if so, do I feel proud? I'm Turk and I'm watching this, how do I feel? Do I feel proud for my ancestors and anger & hate for Greeks? No matter how back in history we go, no matter how many different versions of the same story we listen to, is there any chance Greeks and Turks will become two strong neighbor allies? I kinda doubt it, since we keep going back and forth on historical disagreements and fights. With the right degree of will, I'm sure there must be a way for people of both nations to remember their ancestors' fights and sacrifices, honour them and leave it there. Otherwise what are we going to achieve? We both have our rights and wrongs. So what? Ok, let's recognize TRNC so that the likes of Erdogan are happy (now and for any future aspirations they may have); are they going to be happy and stop the daily airspace violations that they conduct for decades now? Probably no, because those same Turks (the likes of Erdogan) claim that certain Aegean islands are Turkish and not Greek. Ok, make those islands Turkish (against the will of their current habitats. It's ok, we all have to make sacrifices for peace). Then what? Will those Turks be happy and maintain a peaceful attitude? Probably no, they will want the demilitarisation of any island they left as Greek. Ok, let them have this clause Yoo. Then what else is needed to keep everyone happy? I have a suspicion that Greeks may want back Constantinople. Do we care what the Greeks want, since we already got most of what we wanted? We should care, in the name of peace. So, we are back at the beginning where two nations fight for their wants. Maybe Greeks should cease to exist, to achieve true peace in that part of the world. Or maybe the Turks should cease to exist, for the same purpose. I suppose, although the most intelligent species on Earth, we are still haven't mentally advanced enough to be able to coexist in peace (being the same species!!!) and unite our strengths to deal with our weaknesses, as the same species. Advanced species my @ss 😏 In nature you see cats and dogs, ducks being raised by cows, and all sort of unimaginable coexistence between different species. Yet we, the same species cannot do it. Whatever...
A very intelligent and articulate post. I cannot match your intellect or thoughtfulness but as a Turkish Cypriot, I feel that if more people thought along these lines then perhaps we may move forward. Perhaps. Thank you for your thought-provoking words.
It's nice to see peace there doesn't matter Turkish or Greek your both human and you both will be judged in front of god. It's God's land no point fighting over something that doesn't belong to neither.
Every coin has two sides, this is the one presented by a person who sees only one side I advise him to look at the other one too if he wants to help people to learn from their mistakes and give a chance to the younger generations not to repeat the same mistakes we all did Collectively Greeks and Turkish Cypriots alike
The worst of all NONE of EOKA terrorists were arrested and faced any charges even if they didn't only target Turkish Cypriots also even Greek Cypriots who were against their enosis ideology!!! Do you ignorant people understand why exactly Turkey and Turkish Cypriots don't trust Cyprus and Greek side now??? Cyprus will be never reunited until Greek side finally accepts an agreement for the rights and well being of Turkish Cypriots like UN Annan plan in 2004 that Turkish ''occupation'' side accepted it by 65% while Greek ''freedom'' side refused by 75% calling an UN PLAN ''unfair'' moronically...
What ..? ..Come on now ..! D'r ..! ..and you think that ,the good God , panish us , the bad Greek Cypriots ! by giving our lands, hones ,villages , towns .to the victims ! ..Do you ..? Well..
The biggest mistake in this whole mess was made by Great Britain; they gave independence to Cyprus in the first place. They were warned at the time, even by Turkish and Greek Cypriots, not to do it, because in no time the Turks and Greeks would be at each others' throats - and that is exactly what has happened and why Cyprus is in total political deadlock right now and for the foreseeable future.
There should be a committee, independent to rewrite history. There are some mistakes. For example the attack in the Turkish village started before before August, not after. The clash of makarios with the Greek cup happened before 74, that's why they wanted to remove him out of power. Can trt make Greek subtitles?
Hindus claims that they support Greece .. cuz Turkey is stands with Pakistan but when India helped one of its friends ? Never look at Afghanistan or Armenia 😂😂😂
The worst of all NONE of EOKA terrorists were arrested and faced any charges even if they didn't only target Turkish Cypriots also even Greek Cypriots who were against their enosis ideology!!! Do you ignorant people understand why exactly Turkey and Turkish Cypriots don't trust Cyprus and Greek side now??? Cyprus will be never reunited until Greek side finally accepts an agreement for the rights and well being of Turkish Cypriots like UN Annan plan in 2004 that Turkish ''occupation'' side accepted it by 65% while Greek ''freedom'' side refused by 75% calling an UN PLAN ''unfair'' moronically...
As another Greek Cypriot posting on this topic, I can honestly say that the EOKA led attacks on our Cypriot brothers was an absolute disgrace. Our people were wronged by the governors of Cyprus over decades and centuries and during a phase of awful Greek leaders that were driven by hate and revenge against the wrong people - our Cypriot brothers - we wronged them and deservedly got punished for our crimes by losing the north of the Island. My opinion is not a popular one but we are where we are. I have seen many attempts in recent years to try and connect all Cypriots, however at this point in time I believe that a closed border is still the best approach. We are the same race of people with the same culture but the satanic religion imposed by the Turks divided us and always will. Again I must add that my opinion is not a popular one but it needs to be voiced. With love and peace to all Cypriots.
It’s awful to call peace operation à genocide go Greek Cypriots , the looting of the Ancient Greek monuments, the looting of Byzantine churches, even the looting of Greek cemeteries , the looting of the Greek properties. And if it was a mission to protect Turkish Cypriots (15:7:1974 no Turkish Cypriot was killed or injured) why Turkey decided the second invasion(14/8/1974)? Their plan for division was a big dream since decades back.
@@andreasjohn3587 I never said that Greeks didn't suffer. I actually in FACT did say that they sufferd. Some turks cruel and some aren't. They are human after all. That caunts for every race. I feel like you are offended for no reason. I am simply explaining the situation and why the turkish government enterd Cyprus and northern Cyprus exists. Instead of acknowledging the suffering of the turkish cyprots you answer with "Greek cyprots sufferd aswell" wow we didn't know you genius. Northern Cyprus exists because of the greeks cruelty and that's just a FACT. Just accept it.
@@zera_61 lol. Only thing that separates us is religion. I'm not religious anymore and want a united island of Cypriots. But unfortunately religion gets in the way
The worst of all NONE of EOKA terrorists were arrested and faced any charges even if they didn't only target Turkish Cypriots also even Greek Cypriots who were against their enosis ideology!!! Do you ignorant people understand why exactly Turkey and Turkish Cypriots don't trust Cyprus and Greek side now??? Cyprus will be never reunited until Greek side finally accepts an agreement for the rights and well being of Turkish Cypriots like UN Annan plan in 2004 that Turkish ''occupation'' side accepted it by 65% while Greek ''freedom'' side refused by 75% calling an UN PLAN ''unfair'' moronically...
@@zera_61 i think.... we just need to learn to live together because despite of the religion biologically we are not that different. Even culturly. And not everyone is racist. I know a lot of greeks cypriot that have turkish cypriot friends.
@@stylianosmetaxas2204 yes, we need to learn from our past and try to not make it happen again.Horrible things were made because of cruel humans in the past, a past we have no control over. So instead of insulting eachother, we should just learn from it and accept that it wasn’t us. And yes Ik that not all greek cyprots are racist. But some of them, maybe most of them are because of politics manipuliting them. That's why they attacked turkish muslim cyprots in the first place. It still would be happening if turkey didn't stop it. In the end we all are human and have feelings. Before hurting of having Prejudices about others that aren't like you, we should think about how they think about us, or how we would feel if they were cruel to us. And my comment before that wasn’t any hate toward greeks. If it seemed like that, I am sorry. I hope for a peaceful World, it may seems impossible but it's worth trying, don't you think?
Look the only cyprus is the recognised cyprus end of story Do you know how many turkish cypriots come and work on the greek side .And why is it they all want greek cypriot passports.All I know is that from the time greeks have lived alone we they have prosperd and progressed.The best solution is no solution let turkey rule the unrecognised north and let the turkish cypriots loose their identity and be ruled by turkey whilst the greek cypriots govern their own independence
I really think this video should be taken off in regards to bad taste My reason being in Cyprus all Cypriots got on well for over 500yrs the only difference was religion Also there’s not just Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots in Cyprus there’s maronite Cypriot, Armenian Cypriots and people of African descent But for hundreds of years the people were just Cypriots and the races they descend from was never an issue until the 1950s After all the suffering of the Cypriot I personally believe the best thing would be unification of the island so that the Cypriot people can live together in peace just like they did for over 500yrs
What about the 1500 hundred Greek soldiers who surrendered to the Turkish invaded army and taken to Turkey and never been seen again.... the Turks are well known for their genocides... The Turks committed the biggest genocides after Hitler... what about that..
The worst of all NONE of EOKA terrorists were arrested and faced any charges even if they didn't only target Turkish Cypriots also even Greek Cypriots who were against their enosis ideology!!! Do you ignorant people understand why exactly Turkey and Turkish Cypriots don't trust Cyprus and Greek side now??? Cyprus will be never reunited until Greek side finally accepts an agreement for the rights and well being of Turkish Cypriots like UN Annan plan in 2004 that Turkish ''occupation'' side accepted it by 65% while Greek ''freedom'' side refused by 75% calling an UN PLAN ''unfair'' moronically...
UN is a criminal enterprise, You want turkey to follow the UN, then tell UN to control Israel, China. Turkey has done nothing compared to other nations.
@@mtango9985 nothing except doing ethnic cleansing in Cyprus. Did you know that the majority of the population in Turkish occ*pied Cyprus are Turkish Anatolian settlers? That is modern colonization. Cypriots are a minority today there.
The nation of Turkey played Dirty games against my country CYPRUS since 1958 , through our compatriots Turkish cypriots. A minority of 18% , been found with RIGHTS like they were 30%-40% ,with the ESTABLISHMEND of OUR COMMON CYPRUS REPUBLIC at early 60s , and yet they blow them UP following instructions from Turkey..! ( they actually took their arms against their own state )...
Cyprus normally must be part of greece, HOWEVER turkish people are using famagusta, which was part of Cyprus, road and schools are being taking over to turkish people...when it was part of Cyprus and same thing for Kerinia, Nicosia and more. So...you guys tell me you support the turkish people? Did they even give something to Cyprus for regretting taking it over OR doing something good at least? Answer is NO. How Cyprus wanted to join greece in 1974 and Turkey went on war with Cyprus, backup with greece and then Cyprus was destroyed into 2 pieces because of Turkey. If this wasn't the case, Cyprus would be fine and been joined with Greece since 1974 until now.
@@matthewaugustine2376 did you watch the video you idiot? Turkish Cypriots were living there peacefully. Turkey intervened because they were being killed by EOKA.
@@matthewaugustine2376 we support Turkey and Turkish Cypriot. Why we support Greek the worst people on earth? This pathetic Greek liar turned eating pooping son of Mary Jesus in to God by their fabricated stories
Propaganda how? This was never aired on British television. I remember exactly what the tabloids were saying back then Barbarian Turks!!! Turks Invaded Cyprus and started the war. What a load of rubbish!! This video is heartbreaking and no one has seen it the truth at last. The images are horrific and upsetting and people round the world have no idea what really happened. How is this propaganda?😢
@@dudethadude4382 Turks wouldn't know truth if it slapped them across the throat. YOU are the propagandists who won't tell the Greek side because it'll make you wannabe Ottomans look less than fresh.
@@CrenshawConnection i dont want ottomans and i am most definitely not an erdogan fan. I dont even like him. But i know what the western hypocrisy and propaganda is, faced it first hand. Down with the corrupt cultist rich men nested in western govs, they are only messing up the world more
@@dudethadude4382 Funny that you notice "Western" (Vague BS terminology often used by your kind) hypocrisy and propaganda but don't recognize that very same problem right here on this Turk channel. You're a joke. Get lost.
