Cypriot prisoner of war talks about the 1974 invasion of Cyprus

turkish invasion of cyprus

uly 17: arrival of Turkish troops on Cyprus, the "Attila" Invasion of July 1974 . Source: Michele LAURENT/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

Rogiros Siipilis was holiday with his family near Keryneia when he was taking prisoner by the invading Turkish Army in July 1974. He spoke to SBS Greek about his experiences.



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