Turkish Cypriot fighters who fell during the struggle for existence in the Larnaka district between 1963 and 1974 were remembered with a ceremony at the Larnaka Martyrs Monument located in İskele.

Speaking at the ceremony, İskele Mayor Hasan Sadıkoğlu stressed that 173 people were martyred in Larnaka and villages around Larnaka during the struggle against Enosis dream of the Greek-Greek Cypriot duo.

“Past should not be forgotten. If we have a peaceful and secure life in the TRNC now it is because of struggle and sacrifices given by our martyrs and veterans,” said Sadıkoğlu.