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Members of the European Parliament listen to testimonies from Cypriot women of the 1974 Turkish invasion

May 28, 2025

Members of the European Parliament visited Cyprus to hear the testimonies of Cypriot women who were victims of rape during the Turkish invasion in 1974. The delegation participated in a closed-door session with the victims, and many were emotionally affected by the harrowing stories they heard. Eleonora Meleti stated their goal is to convey these testimonies to the European Parliament and to create initiatives based on them. They will compile a report to inform others about the situation of these women.