Martyrs of Larnaca commemorated

The martyrs and missing persons of Larnaca District during the National Struggle years and the Cyprus Peace Operation were commemorated in a ceremony held in front of the İskele Larnaca Martyrs’ Monument.

Speaking at the ceremony within the framework of the 21-25 December National Struggle and Martyrs Week, President Ersin Tatar highlighted that a successful national resistance had been carried out against efforts to annihilate the Turkish Cypriot people, which brought them to this day.

Tatar underlined that the Turkish Cypriot people, who suffered great pain and made significant sacrifices, can now live freely and honourably. He added that if they have reached a point where they can leave a hopeful future for their youth, it is due to the struggle.