Mari explosion victims’ mother Popi Christoforou dies after cancer battle
Popi Christoforou, mother of twins Miltos and Christos killed in the 2011 Mari explosion, died on Sunday after battling cancer.
Limassol, Cyprus. Popi Christoforou, the mother of twins Miltos and Christos Christoforou who were killed in the 2011 Mari explosion, died on Sunday after battling cancer. She had become a prominent figure among relatives of the 13 people killed in the disaster, campaigning for accountability and justice.
Condolences from Limassol municipality
News of Christoforou’s death prompted condolences on social media, while Limassol municipality expressed its “deep sorrow” in a statement on Monday morning.
The municipality described her as “a mother who became a symbol, transforming her unspeakable personal pain into a relentless pursuit of truth and justice”.
Campaign for justice
Christoforou’s twin sons were among the 13 people killed in the July 11, 2011 explosion at the Evangelos Florakis naval base in Mari.
“Following the tragic loss of her two children, twins Miltos and Christos, in the deadly explosion at Mari on July 11, 2011, she carried herself with dignity and unparalleled strength, keeping their memory alive,” the municipality said.
“Her presence and the way she lived her life leave a powerful mark on Cypriot society.”
The mayor, municipal council and staff of Limassol municipality expressed their sincere condolences to Christoforou’s family and loved ones.
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