VOICED : 40 years on Cyprus in race to find war missing

The video discusses the efforts of Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot archaeologists, part of the UN's Committee on Missing Persons, to locate and identify remains of those missing since the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus. The process involves exhumation, forensic analysis, and DNA testing, followed by contacting families. Personal stories highlight the emotional impact on families. Recent developments include Turkey's agreement to allow excavations in military zones, and ongoing peace talks between Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders, though past negotiations have often failed due to lingering tensions.

What is the primary role of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus?

• To document historical events of 1974

• To organize peace talks between communities

• To find and identify remains of missing persons

• To provide financial aid to affected families

How did Anthony feel upon learning about his grandparents' remains?

• He was indifferent

• He felt relieved

• He was angry

• He felt confused

What is Yield ANS's hope regarding her missing brother?

• That he is living abroad

• That he is still alive and has lost his memory

• That he was found by another family

• That he is in a witness protection program

What significant move did Turkey make regarding the search for missing persons?

• They released historical documents

• They offered to mediate peace talks

• They allowed excavations in military zones

• They provided financial support

What has been a major obstacle in the peace talks between Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders?

• Raw emotions and historical tensions

• Disagreements over natural resources

• Economic disparities

• Lack of international support