Netflix faces criticism due to Greek Cypriot series distorting 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation and portraying Turkish soldiers negatively

Netflix is facing a backlash over its decision to stream a Greek Cypriot series that distorts the events of the 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation and portrays Turkish soldiers negatively. The series, which omits the massacres committed against Turkish Cypriots before the operation, has sparked outrage among users in Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).

Scheduled to be released on September 20th, the series, produced in Southern Cyprus, is accused of misrepresenting historical facts, particularly by ignoring the atrocities committed by Greek Cypriot militias against Turkish Cypriots before the Peace Operation. The show also overlooks the sensitivity Turkish soldiers showed towards civilians during the operation.

Many viewers from Turkey and the TRNC have expressed their anger, stating that the series slanders the Turkish military and attempts to cover up the massacres perpetrated by Greek Cypriot groups. In response, some users have announced that they will cancel their Netflix subscriptions, emphasizing that the Turkish military is a guarantor of peace that saved them from massacres and occupation.

CYPRUS ISSUE AND THE CONFLICT BETWEEN TURKEY AND GREECE FROM PAST TO PRESENT

Cyprus issue has been a main conflict between Turkey and Greece for many years. Naturally, opponents have and share different views on the issue and both sides accuse the other party of not abiding by international law and so forth. However, if we wish to have a quick look at what happened in the past and the position of both parties below text could help to be informed to a substantial extent.

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