The peacekeeping operation of the Turkish army in Cyprus put an end to the “inhuman reprisal against the Turks – Cypriots” and brought “peace, safety and tranquility to the island. This is stated in the message of the Ministry of National Defense, widespread on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the start of the operation of the Turkish Armed Forces to maintain peace in Cyprus.
“We recall our shahids with mercy, and also wish our veterans health and happy long life. We never left and continue to leave the Turks – Cypriots,” the publication says.
The 50 years have passed since the beginning of the operation of the Turkish Armed Forces to maintain peace in Cyprus aimed at protecting the rights of the Turkish community of the island.
Operation to maintain peace in Cyprus began on July 20, 1974 by the landing of air troops.
The words “Aisha goes on vacation” by the beginning of the operation. Aishe – the name of the daughter of the Foreign Minister of Turkey of that period of Turan Gunesh.