Nicosia, Cyprus. An anti-war demonstration is planned in Nicosia on Thursday to protest recent US and Israeli drone strikes on Iran and military activity around Cyprus’ British bases, the Cyprus Peace Council said on Wednesday. The protest is set for 5.30pm in front of the Presidential Palace.
Planned protest in Nicosia
The Cyprus Peace Council said the demonstration will be held on Thursday at 5.30pm in front of the Presidential Palace.
Limassol demonstration and messages
On Tuesday, an anti-war demonstration took place in Limassol, with protesters calling for the removal of British military bases from Cyprus and condemning US-led operations against Iran, which triggered retaliatory drone strikes against the island. Protesters at Limassol’s Molos amphitheatre held placards reading, “Out with the Bases. Out with all armies. What is Cyprus doing in imperialist wars?”
Council statement and warning
In a statement, the council condemned “in the strongest possible way the new attacks by Israel and the US against Iran and the bombardment by that country across the Middle East and Cyprus.” The council said attacks on and around Akrotiri heighten tensions rather than offer solutions, and urged the Cypriot government to insist that Britain withdraw from foreign military operations on the island. “It would be catastrophic if Cyprus becomes a target of retaliation in a military attack foreign to its interests.”
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