27 Turkish Cypriots evacuated from Gaza

A total of 27 Turkish Cypriots were evacuated from Gaza into Egypt via the Rafah border crossing on Sunday, according to the TRNC’s ‘foreign ministry’.

Turkish Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Öncü Keçeli stated that 87 Turkish and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) citizens as their family members have reached Egypt through the Rafah Border Gate, Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Öncü Keçeli said Sunday.

All 27 Turkish Cypriots boarded a flight from Cairo to Istanbul on Monday evening.

The news comes after seven Turkish Cypriots arrived in Istanbul on Sunday, having been evacuated from Gaza on Saturday.

The TRNC’s ‘foreign ministry’ said it is “continuing to work for the safe evacuation” of Turkish Cypriots in Gaza and the region.

“We are continuing our cooperation with the authorities of the Republic of Turkey to ensure our remaining citizens in conflict zones are evacuated from the region safely and as soon as possible,” it added.