Turkish Cypriot journalist Sevgul Uludag dies at 67/68

Turkish Cypriot journalist, writer, and peace activist Sevgul Uludag passed away following a brief battle with cancer. Sources differ on her age at death, reporting it as either 67 or 68. She died on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Nicosia General Hospital. Known for her investigative work on the fate of missing persons in Cyprus, she collaborated with newspapers such as Yeniduzen and Politis. A funeral ceremony is scheduled for June 30, 2026, at 11:00 at the Yeniduzen newspaper premises, followed by prayers at the Ismail Safa Mosque in Nicosia and burial at the Nicosia Turkish Cemetery. Throughout her career, she received numerous accolades for her contributions to reconciliation and peace, including a 2019 OPEK award and multiple international nominations. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and other political figures issued statements mourning her loss and honoring her efforts to resolve the humanitarian crisis of missing persons.