13th May 2005, 11:21 PM
Again, let me clarify a few things- My motivation in posting this thread is simply to generate dialogue on what is clearly a very controversial issue. Most of the world`s Governments share my humble views-my views are based on a couple of observations I should share with you:
1. I grew up in Cyprus from 1965 to 1982
2. I was ten years old when the Turks invaded
3.I lived in Varoshia, one of the most violently assaulted places on the island
4. I was a refugee
Therefore, my views are based on being an eye witness before, during and after the 1974 invasion. They are not formed via second hand or adopted opinion. I have read plenty of books and papers on the issue including recently released secret Government documents and military papers.Rather than approaching the issue through frustration directed at me as an individual (in complete disreguard for the stance of the worlds Governments and many Human rights organisations) perhaps we could return to the crux of the matter. Of course, many histories can be written regarding one, or a series of events but, my point is that until the Cyprus question is given the attention it deserves by the world`s Governments after over 30 years of silence and suffering, British universities should`nt be digging there.It`s an illegal occupation.
1. I grew up in Cyprus from 1965 to 1982
2. I was ten years old when the Turks invaded
3.I lived in Varoshia, one of the most violently assaulted places on the island
4. I was a refugee
Therefore, my views are based on being an eye witness before, during and after the 1974 invasion. They are not formed via second hand or adopted opinion. I have read plenty of books and papers on the issue including recently released secret Government documents and military papers.Rather than approaching the issue through frustration directed at me as an individual (in complete disreguard for the stance of the worlds Governments and many Human rights organisations) perhaps we could return to the crux of the matter. Of course, many histories can be written regarding one, or a series of events but, my point is that until the Cyprus question is given the attention it deserves by the world`s Governments after over 30 years of silence and suffering, British universities should`nt be digging there.It`s an illegal occupation.