European Parliament Resolution on Accountability for Perpetrators of Sexual Violence in Cyprus
July 8, 2026
The European Parliament approved a resolution calling for accountability for perpetrators of sexual violence during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974. Eleonora Meleti emphasized the importance of the resolution in recognizing the experiences and traumas of victims. She explained that the process of getting the resolution approved was challenging, but recognition of this issue is crucial. The resolution, while it cannot erase the pain, is an important step toward justice and support for victims. It calls on the EU to recognize survivors as victims of war crimes.