ANKARA: Cease-fire in Cyprus went into effect at 1400 GMT today [July 22], Ankara Radio and the Greek-Cypriot Radio in Nicosia announced simultaneously … and the Turkish Prime Minister, Mr Bulent Ecevit declared that his country had achieved its objectives. However, the British military radio on Cyprus claimed that Turkish and Greek forces continued to fight in some areas one hour after the cease-fire deadline. The Turkish Premier told a news conference [that] … “from now on, there will be peace, liberty and equality in Cyprus. From now on, no one will be able to touch Turkish rights on the island”. — News agencies

[News agencies add from Athens,] demonstrators shouting “England England traitor” stormed the British Embassy here ... smashing furniture ... and breaking windows. Police did little to stop the 500 demonstrators as they threw stones at the windows, smashed down the Embassy’s front door and entered the building. Fire engines standing by did not intervene as the demonstrators broke into the building. There were no reports of any injuries. The demonstrators attacked cars in the Embassy garage including the Ambassador’s Rolls Royce.

Published in Dawn, July 23rd, 2024