VOICED : Cyprus unable to mourn its missing 40 yea

The video discusses the efforts of Greek and Turkish Cypriot scientists working with the Committee for Missing Persons (CMP) to locate and identify the remains of those who disappeared during the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus. The CMP has exhumed around 1000 bodies, identifying half since 2006, but faces challenges due to the aging of witnesses and families. Personal stories, like that of Mario, highlight the emotional impact and the need for closure. The CMP's work is supported by immunity agreements for perpetrators, and the process involves DNA testing to ensure proper identification and burial.

What is the primary goal of the Committee for Missing Persons (CMP) in Cyprus?

• To find and identify the remains of missing persons from the 1974 conflict

• To promote tourism on the island

• To organize cultural events for Greek and Turkish Cypriots

• To conduct scientific research on ancient bones

What significant event in Mario's life is highlighted in the video?

• His father's disappearance during the Turkish invasion

• His career as a forensic scientist

• His role in the peace talks

• His discovery of a new archaeological site

Why is there urgency in the work of the CMP?

• The island is facing new political unrest

• The CMP is losing funding

• The island is running out of burial space

• The witnesses and families of the missing are aging and passing away

What is a major challenge faced by the CMP in identifying remains?

• Insufficient number of forensic scientists

• Political opposition from both sides

• Lack of modern technology

• The lengthy process of DNA testing

What is the significance of identifying the remains for the families?

• It helps them relocate to another country

• It enables them to perform religious rites and mourn properly

• It provides them with historical knowledge

• It allows them to claim government compensation