Democratic Rally party commemorates the 1974 coup anniversary

The Democratic Rally (DISY) party issued a statement marking the 52nd anniversary of the July 15, 1974, coup in Cyprus. The party emphasized that the event remains one of the darkest chapters in modern Cypriot history. According to the statement, the coup facilitated the subsequent Turkish invasion and the ongoing division of the island. The party acknowledged the lasting consequences of the conflict, including the issue of missing persons, displacement, and the occupation. DISY officials called for the protection of democratic institutions, the preservation of historical memory, and the promotion of national unity. Furthermore, the party reaffirmed its commitment to reaching a viable and functional solution to the Cyprus problem to end the occupation. The statement concluded by emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the rule of law for the future of the Republic of Cyprus.