Rauf Denktas says Greek Cypriots treated Turkish Cypriots badly

Title

Rauf Denktas says Greek Cypriots treated Turkish Cypriots badly

Genre

Interview

TX Date

26 Nov 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:03:52

Description

Rauf Denktas, leader of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, says the Turkish Cypriots were treated like animals by Greek Cypriots prior to 1974. He says they did not claim independence but were forced out of the country. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Rauf Denktas

Keywords

Politics; Human rights violations; Government; Interethnic relations; Greece; Cyprus; Turkey

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