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DOCUMENT: Turkish Soldiers Attack Greek Cypriot Farmers in Mammari

Published December 30, 2025, 10:33

Turkish military forces and pseudo-police attacked Greek Cypriot farmers working in their fields in the Mammari area, within the Dead Zone. According to testimonies, more than 20 soldiers and pseudo-police officers attempted to arrest the farmers, throwing stones at them and trying to immobilize them. The farmers report that the UN peacekeepers who arrived at the scene limited themselves to observing and recording the incident. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already been informed and will make the necessary démarches. The farmers express fears for their safety and doubt about continuing to cultivate the area.