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‘You have made a mark in the history of Cyprus’

Cem Kar, director and author of the documentary film and book *The Unknown Prisoners*, paid a courtesy visit to President Derviş Eroğlu. Thanking Cem Kar for his contribution to the history of Cyprus, President Eroğlu said he had been following the work on *The Unknown Prisoners* closely. “You researched and brought to light an unknown event in the history of Cyprus. In addition to your journalism, as a researcher, writer, and director, you have made a mark in the history of Cyprus. I thank you for your contribution to history,” he said.

‘WE AIM TO TELL AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED’: During the meeting, Cem Kar spoke about his work on the *The Unknown Prisoners* project and said, “So far, we have held screenings in various cities across Turkey for the film and book, which tell the story of the rescue of Turkish Cypriots who fought to be recognized and were long believed to be missing, and have received great interest. We are planning screenings in Mersin, Istanbul, and England soon. Our aim is to tell as many people as possible about this event in the history of Cyprus, which has come to light through the book and film.”

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