Tourism and Environment Minister Fikri Ataoglu released a message about the 27-28 January 1958 Resistance.
In his message Ataoglu said ”While discussing the events of Cyprus and the future of Cyprus, the British never took into consideration the Turkish Cypriots, only after the resistance of the Turkish Cypriots did the British accept their position”.
While the British Colonial Administration was not tolerant of the Greeks and the terrorist organisation EOKA bloody actions and attacks, they did not show any restraint in respect of the innocent resistance by the Turkish Cypriots during their 27/28 January 1958 actions.
This was the turning point of the Turkish-Cypriot struggle in history. I wish to remember our martyrs who lost their lives in this resistance. “
Source before translation: TRNC Ministry of Tourism and Environment.
Would like more info on the 1958 resistance please
Hello Barbara,
The subject of the Cyprus conflict is huge and you will find many past articles about some aspects here on cyprusscene.
As for the 1958 incident it is hard to find information in the English media but you will find a brief mention on this link.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus_crisis_(1955%E2%80%9364)
You may also find something on these links
http://in-cyprus.com/facing-cyprus-past/
http://www.thecypriotpuzzle.org/facing-cyprus-past/
Thank you Blueridge1 these are most interesting and inforamative.