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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Cypriot prisoner of war talks about the 1974 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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By Dina Gerolymou
Source: SBS
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