Is EOKA a terrorist?
EOKA-B (/eɪˈoʊkə/) was a Greek Cypriot paramilitary organisation formed in 1971 by General Georgios Grivas (“Digenis”). Due to its attacks on civilians, it was considered a terrorist organization and was outlawed by the Republic of Cyprus.
Who occupied Cyprus first?
Cyprus gained independence for some time around 669 but was conquered by Egypt under Amasis (570–526/525). The island was conquered by the Persians around 545 BC.
What were the outcomes of the Turkish invasion?
Great Turkish Invasion
| Date | Throughout the 11th century |
|---|---|
| Location | Caucasus |
| Result | Seljuk victory; Kingdom of Georgia becomes tributary of the Seljuk Empire. |
| Territorial changes | Seljuq Empire gains control over Caucasus region. |
Is the EOKA real?
The “EOKA pistol” was a Cypriot improvised pistol produced by Greek Cypriot guerrilla organization EOKA.
What does EOKA stand for?
Ethnikí Orgánosis Kipriakoú Agónos
EOKA, abbreviation of Ethnikí Orgánosis Kipriakoú Agónos (Greek: “National Organization of Cypriot Struggle”), underground nationalist movement of Greek Cypriots dedicated to ending British colonial rule in Cyprus (achieved in 1960) and to achieving the eventual union (Greek enosis) of Cyprus with Greece.
Why did eogeoka attack the Cypriots?
EOKA also targeted Turkish and Greek-Cypriots, which they regarded as traitors. Additionally, they carried out the assassination and beating of communists to intimate them away from peace. British country insurgency theorists, argue that insurgencies are a civil-police problem.
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus EOKA (Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston) EOKA [ Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston – National Organization of Cypriot Fighters] started a guerrilla campaign against British colonial rule aimed at self-determination and union with Greece (Enosis)on 01 April 1955.
What was the result of the EOKA war?
The campaign, which started when the first EOKA bombs exploded at 00.30 hours on 1st of April 1955, lasted until 1959 and caused the death of more Greek Cypriot civilians than the total of British killed. It created civil strife and mistrust between the two Cypriot communities.
Why did the Greek Cypriots want to separate from Turkey?
The Greek Cypriots wanted enosis, integration with Greece, while Turkish Cypriots wanted taksim, partition between Greece and Turkey. Resentment also rose within the Greek Cypriot community because Turkish Cypriots had been given a larger share of governmental posts than the size of their population warranted.
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