Confirmation of Authenticity of 1974 Prisoner Photo by Turkish Journalist
May 16, 2026
Turkish journalist Selim Esen confirmed the authenticity of a photo of a Greek Cypriot prisoner from 1974, which has been circulating on social media. Esen, who was a TRT correspondent at the time, possesses the original photo. Recent discussions about war missing persons have emerged in connection with the photo. The picture was taken in Mia Milia on the day of the second military operation. The eyewitness spoke to the Cyprus Investigative Journalism Network.