Eroğlu: “The reason we can call North Cyprus our homeland is because of the epic struggle between 21-25 December 1963”

The 3^rd President of the TRNC Dr. Derviş Eroğlu stated that Turkish Cypriot people are able to call North Cyprus their homeland, that they established a state to live in safely, and that they can look to the future with hope despite some troubles,  all because of the epic struggle between 21-25 December 1963.

Eroğlu stated that the struggle given against the Greek Cypriot attacks all across the island on Bloody Noel, 21-25 December 1963, was very important and one of the most meaningful, honourable, and heroic resistances.

Eroğlu stated that the Akritas plan which aimed to demolish the Turkish Cypriots was entered into force on 21 December 1963 and it was their aim to quickly take the whole island under Greek hegemony.

In his message for the “21-25 December Struggle and Martyrs Week”, former President Eroğlu stated that the Turkish Cypriot people passed through a very difficult time thanks to their determination, freedom, desire for sovereignty and strong ties to motherland Turkey. Eroğlu also said that the Turkish Cypriot people have experienced painful events that they never want to experience again.

In his message, Eroğlu also mentioned the Cyprus negotiation process and said that “Unfortunately statements made by the Greek Cypriot officials just before the Geneva talks which start on 9 January are worrying and show that they are not seeking peace.”