The Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye issued a statement addressing the remarks and activities held by the Greek Cypriot administration of Southern Cyprus to mark the anniversary of EOKA\u2019s founding.<\/p>\n
The Ministry stated that portraying EOKA\u2019s past acts of violence on the island as a \u201cfreedom struggle\u201d through one-sided and distorted narratives undermines ongoing efforts toward a lasting settlement and harms the current climate of stability.<\/p>\n
Speaking following a weekly press briefing held aboard the TCG Anadolu as part of the Blue Homeland-2026 Exercise, the Turkish Ministry of Defence officials responded to questions.<\/p>\n
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The Ministry stated that presenting the violent acts carried out by the EOKA organization on the island in the past through one-sided and distorted narratives as a \u201cfreedom struggle\u201d damages ongoing efforts for a permanent solution and the current climate of stability.<\/p>\n
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It added that the statements and events marking the anniversary clearly demonstrate that historical facts continue to be misrepresented.<\/p>\n
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According to the statement, conveying such distorted narratives to children and young people in the Greek Cypriot side weakens the foundation for mutual dialogue and understanding on the island.<\/p>\n
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The Ministry also pointed to recent provocative actions against civilians in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, describing them as reflections of the same mindset.<\/p>\n
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The Ministry stressed that Turkish Cypriot side continues, as always, to maintain a constructive and good-faith approach aimed at achieving a fair, lasting, and sustainable solution.<\/p>\n
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It also underscored that all necessary measures would be taken decisively against any threats or acts of violence targeting the security of Turkish Cypriots and the sovereignty of the TRNC.<\/p>\n
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Finally, the statement emphasized the importance of avoiding initiatives that could escalate tensions and of preserving the peace and stability established following the 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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