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UN Forces Evicted Him, Allowed Turks to Cultivate in the Dead Zone, Says Avlona Community Leader

Published January 15, 2026, 17:28

The Community Leader of Avlona, Menelaos Savva, has informed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UN about a new violation of the dead zone by Turkish farmers. The Turks are illegally cultivating land belonging to Greek Cypriots, while the UN has taken no action despite repeated complaints. Mr. Savva stated that the Turks have begun cultivating permanent crops, such as citrus fruits, making the situation more serious. Following the information, UNIFICYP members conducted checks in the area, but focused primarily on checking Greek Cypriots entering the dead zone.