Release Date: May 15, 2017
PRESS RELEASE
Recent recoveries at CMP excavations
(Nicosia, 15 May 2017) – On 15 May, CMP excavation teams located the remains of one individual in a civilian area in Famagusta/Gagimağuza, and of two additional individuals (thus reaching a total number of six) within a military zone at Saint Hilarion.
In addition to the before mentioned sites, the CMP’s bi-communal excavation teams are continuing excavations in Galatia/Mehmetçik, Neo Chorio Kythreas/Minareliköy, Voni/Gökhan military zone, Karavas/Alsancak area, Ayia Irini/Akdeniz village, Agios Dometios within the former ELDYK military camp and Konia village of Pafos District.
The CMP would like to extend its warmest sympathy to the families of the missing persons and make a plea, once again, to the people of the island to support the Committee’s efforts by calling and providing information regarding the missing persons through the lines: +357 22 400142 (G/C Member's Office) and 181 (T/C Member's Office).