Lefkosa taxi drivers condemn attacks on members by Greek Cypriots

The Lefkoşa Taxi Association has condemned the attack on a Turkish Cypriot taxi driver by fans of APOEL football at a traffic junction in South Cyprus.

In a written statement issued by the association, it described the attack, which it said was not the first, as unfortunate.

We would clearly like to state that the lives of Turkish Cypriot taxi drivers which are subject to attacks in different parts of South Cyprus, are under threat while carrying out their job. It is with grave concern that we observe an increase in such attacks every passing day and that officials on both sides remain silent over this issue”, the statement read, the statement read.

The statement pointed out that unlike Turkish Cypriot taxi drivers in South Cyprus, Greek Cypriot bus and taxi drivers were operating freely and safely in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus without any issues.

We call on the authorities to launch an initiative with the United Nations and the Greek Cypriot Administration regarding these incidents the statement added.