The Government marked the 28th anniversary of the August 1996 killings of Tasos Isaac and Solomos Solomou, describing the events as a painful reminder of the ongoing division of the island.
In a statement on social media, the government reflected on the “martyrdom” of Isaac and Solomou, highlighting their sacrifice as a “timeless beacon” in the ongoing efforts to end the Turkish occupation and reunify Cyprus.
“The memory painfully returns, reminding us of the brutal and savage face of Attila and the continued illegal occupation,” the government said, referring to the code name used by Turkey for its invasion of Cyprus in 1974.
The government further emphasized that the “heroic sacrifice, unparalleled courage, and selflessness” of Isaac and Solomou serve as enduring symbols in the struggle for ending the occupation, reuniting the country, and restoring fundamental freedoms and human rights for all Cypriots.
