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Violation of Dead Zone in Avlona Reported to Foreign Ministry and UN

Published January 15, 2026, 17:17
Violation of Dead Zone in Avlona Reported to Foreign Ministry and UN

The Community Leader of Avlona, Menelaos Savva, has informed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations about new incidents of the dead zone being violated by Turkish farmers. The farmers are illegally entering the area to cultivate citrus fruits, a permanent crop, in contrast to the seasonal vegetable crops permitted to legal landowners. Mr. Savva expresses concern about this dangerous situation and the lack of effective response from the UN, despite repeated complaints. Following the notification, UN peacekeepers conducted checks in the dead zone, primarily on Greek Cypriots, while the Community Leader himself was subjected to identity and permit checks.