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On July 15, 2026, the anniversary of the coup d'état in Cyprus, the left-wing political party AKEL launched a strong criticism against the government led by President Christodoulides, as well as the Democratic Party (DISY) and the nationalist party ELAM. This backlash was triggered by the participation of these entities in a memorial service where laurel wreaths were laid at the monument of the commandos who had executed the attack on the Presidential Palace during the events of July 15, 1974.
In a statement, AKEL condemned the honoring of the commandos, stating that laurel wreaths should be reserved only for true heroes, arguing that the actions of those involved in the coup led the country to disaster. The party accused the government and the right-wing parties of distorting historical truths and promoting divisive narratives regarding the events surrounding the coup and subsequent Turkish invasion of Cyprus. They expressed a commitment to continue the struggle against the Turkish occupation, emphasizing that the phrase "We will not forget" holds significant meaning beyond mere rhetoric.
17 July
AKEL discusses the memorial service for the 22 commandos linked to the July 15 coup.
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