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A Voice from the Lands of Violations

Published March 15, 2026, 09:14
A Voice from the Lands of Violations

A report detailing the sexual abuse suffered by Greek Cypriot women by the Turkish army during the 1974 invasion has been delivered to the UN Secretary-General by MEP Lucas Fourlas. The report, compiled by the European Parliament's Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality, records harrowing testimonies from women held captive and subjected to sexual violence. One of the women, now 74 years old, described the atrocities she experienced in camps such as Palekythro and Voni, where she was repeatedly raped along with other women, even while holding their babies. The report emphasizes the need for justice, recognition, and support for the victims, who continue to suffer from serious psychological and physical problems. The delivery of the report is a significant step towards achieving justice and acknowledging the pain of these women.