61st Anniversary of Baf Martyrs commemorated

A ceremony was held to commemorate the 61^st anniversary of the Baf Resistance, a pivotal moment in the history of the Turkish Cypriot national struggle, and those who were martyred during the resistance.

The ceremony took place at the new Gazi Baf Martyrs Monument, built under the leadership of the Gazi Baf Solidarity Association.

In his speech, the Chairman of the Gazi Baf Solidarity Association, Türkay Tokel highlighted the importance of the day.

Then, the Prime Minister Ünal Üstel for his part, pointed out that the Baf Resistance has an important place in the history of the Turkish Cypriot struggle and expressed his gratitude to everyone who contributed to the realization of a permanent monument worthy of the martyrs on the 61^st anniversary of the resistance.

President Ersin Tatar also delivered a speech at the ceremony, emphasizing the great significance of the March 9^th, resistance in the struggle to eliminate the Turkish Cypriot people.

Recalling the immense suffering endured in the past, President Tatar noted that freedom was achieved through the Cyprus Peace Operation.

He concluded by stressing that strengthening the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) is a duty of gratitude to the martyrs and commemorated all of them with respect.