‘The cruellest thing’: the relatives of the Missing and wasted suffering
The relatives of the Missing in Cyprus grapple with deep emotional pain, as generations have lived in a state of false hope since the 1974 Turkish invasion, often manipulated by their own leaders who suggested that their loved ones might still be alive. Meanwhile, the Turkish Cypriot leadership, under Rauf Denktash, offered a stark contrast, providing brutally honest admissions that allowed families to mourn, highlighting the profound betrayal felt by those searching for truth and closure.